Jimmy Nelson vs. Roy Thomas — Career Comparison

Jimmy Nelson built a career as a starting pitcher and Roy Thomas 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 skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 99), run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 100), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 95 vs 90). Roy Thomas held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 109 vs 105). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jimmy Nelson.