Jim Brewer vs. Jimmy Nelson — Career Comparison

Jimmy Nelson built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Brewer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim Brewer led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 126 vs 95), run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 105), and strikeout rate (K%+ 112 vs 105). Jimmy Nelson held the edge in skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 95). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jim Brewer.