Jimmy Nelson vs. Doug Slaten — Career Comparison

Jimmy Nelson built a career as a starting pitcher and Doug Slaten as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Doug Slaten led in run prevention (ERA+ 141 vs 105), home run suppression (HR9+ 148 vs 119), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 97 vs 95). Jimmy Nelson held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 95). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Doug Slaten.