Jimmy Nelson vs. Craig Stammen — Career Comparison

Jimmy Nelson built a career as a starting pitcher and Craig Stammen 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 119 vs 88), strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 82), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 94). Craig Stammen held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 140 vs 95). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jimmy Nelson.