Jimmy Nelson vs. Don Sutton — Career Comparison

The numbers give Jimmy Nelson a clear advantage over Don Sutton across the core pitching metrics. Jimmy Nelson led in home run suppression (HR9+ 119 vs 71), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 95), and run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 104). Don Sutton held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 141 vs 95). Jimmy Nelson was the better starter — the numbers make that case clearly.