Jimmy Nelson vs. Bob Scanlan — Career Comparison

Jimmy Nelson built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Scanlan 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 68), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 99), and run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 98). Bob Scanlan held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 95). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jimmy Nelson.