Brian Fuentes vs. Rod Nichols — Career Comparison

Rod Nichols 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. Rod Nichols led in home run suppression (HR9+ 147 vs 104), walk avoidance (BB%+ 144 vs 101), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 111 vs 104). Brian Fuentes held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 91). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Rod Nichols.