Paul Blackburn vs. Jimmy Nelson — Career Comparison

The numbers give Jimmy Nelson a clear advantage over Paul Blackburn across the core pitching metrics. Jimmy Nelson led in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 95), run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 95), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 103). Paul Blackburn held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 95). Jimmy Nelson was the better starter — the numbers make that case clearly.