Nino Espinosa vs. Jim Otten — Career Comparison

Nino Espinosa built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Otten as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Nino Espinosa led in run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 63), walk avoidance (BB%+ 112 vs 81), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 90). Jim Otten held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 98 vs 77). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Nino Espinosa.