Brian Fuentes vs. Chris Nabholz — Career Comparison

Chris Nabholz built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Fuentes as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian Fuentes led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 79), run prevention (ERA+ 124 vs 102), and strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 104). Chris Nabholz held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 169 vs 104). Role difference aside, Brian Fuentes holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.