Jimmy Nelson vs. Oscar Villarreal — Career Comparison

Jimmy Nelson built a career as a starting pitcher and Oscar Villarreal 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 84), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 92), and home run suppression (HR9+ 119 vs 111). Oscar Villarreal held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 106 vs 95). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jimmy Nelson.