Jimmy Nelson vs. Bob Veale — Career Comparison

The numbers give Bob Veale a clear advantage over Jimmy Nelson across the core pitching metrics. Bob Veale led in home run suppression (HR9+ 164 vs 119), strikeout rate (K%+ 129 vs 105), and run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 105). Jimmy Nelson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 95 vs 70). Bob Veale was the better starter — the numbers make that case clearly.