Taylor Buchholz vs. Jimmy Nelson — Career Comparison

Jimmy Nelson built a career as a starting pitcher and Taylor Buchholz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Taylor Buchholz led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 153 vs 95), run prevention (ERA+ 122 vs 105), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 110 vs 108). Jimmy Nelson held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 93). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Taylor Buchholz.