Jimmy Nelson vs. Tim Stoddard — Career Comparison

Jimmy Nelson built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Stoddard 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 70), run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 87). Tim Stoddard held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 105). Role difference aside, Jimmy Nelson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.