Jimmy Nelson vs. Anthony Varvaro — Career Comparison

Jimmy Nelson built a career as a starting pitcher and Anthony Varvaro as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Anthony Varvaro led in home run suppression (HR9+ 168 vs 119), walk avoidance (BB%+ 127 vs 95), and run prevention (ERA+ 133 vs 105). Jimmy Nelson held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 85). Role difference aside, Anthony Varvaro holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.