Jim Nash vs. John Riedling — Career Comparison

Jim Nash built a career as a starting pitcher and John Riedling as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim Nash led in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 76), walk avoidance (BB%+ 111 vs 86), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 96). John Riedling held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 165 vs 81). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jim Nash.