Jimmy Nelson vs. Scott Sauerbeck — Career Comparison

Jimmy Nelson built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Sauerbeck as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Sauerbeck led in home run suppression (HR9+ 155 vs 119), strikeout rate (K%+ 121 vs 105), and run prevention (ERA+ 121 vs 105). Jimmy Nelson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 95 vs 73). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Scott Sauerbeck.