David Lee vs. Jimmy Nelson — Career Comparison

Jimmy Nelson built a career as a starting pitcher and David Lee as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jimmy Nelson led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 95 vs 78), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 92), and strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 97). David Lee held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 105). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jimmy Nelson.