Scott Feldman vs. Fernando Nieve — Career Comparison

Scott Feldman built a career as a starting pitcher and Fernando Nieve as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Feldman led in home run suppression (HR9+ 90 vs 67), walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 88), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 89 vs 77). Fernando Nieve held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 92). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Scott Feldman.