Phil Bickford vs. Jimmy Nelson — Career Comparison

Jimmy Nelson built a career as a starting pitcher and Phil Bickford as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Phil Bickford led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 117 vs 95), strikeout rate (K%+ 112 vs 105), and run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 105). Jimmy Nelson held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 119 vs 84). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Phil Bickford.