Jensen Lewis vs. Jimmy Nelson — Career Comparison

Jimmy Nelson built a career as a starting pitcher and Jensen Lewis 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 skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 99), walk avoidance (BB%+ 95 vs 91), and strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 103). Jensen Lewis held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 176 vs 119). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jimmy Nelson.