Gary Lavelle vs. Jimmy Nelson — Career Comparison

Jimmy Nelson built a career as a starting pitcher and Gary Lavelle as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Gary Lavelle led in home run suppression (HR9+ 146 vs 119), run prevention (ERA+ 123 vs 105), and strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 105). Jimmy Nelson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 95 vs 87). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Gary Lavelle.