Richard Bleier vs. Jimmy Nelson — Career Comparison

Jimmy Nelson built a career as a starting pitcher and Richard Bleier as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Richard Bleier led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 264 vs 95), home run suppression (HR9+ 164 vs 119), and run prevention (ERA+ 137 vs 105). Jimmy Nelson held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 59). Role difference aside, Richard Bleier holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.