Aaron Loup vs. Jimmy Nelson — Career Comparison

Jimmy Nelson built a career as a starting pitcher and Aaron Loup 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 95), run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 96), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 102). Aaron Loup held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 120 vs 95). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jimmy Nelson.