Jimmy Nelson vs. Evan Sisk — Career Comparison

Jimmy Nelson built a career as a starting pitcher and Evan Sisk as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Evan Sisk posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.57 and WHIP 1.472 compared to 4.12 and 1.365 for Jimmy Nelson. By the career numbers, Evan Sisk had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.