Rex Brothers vs. Jimmy Nelson — Career Comparison

Jimmy Nelson built a career as a starting pitcher and Rex Brothers as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jimmy Nelson led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 95 vs 71), home run suppression (HR9+ 119 vs 102), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 104). Rex Brothers held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 129 vs 105). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jimmy Nelson.