Jimmy Nelson vs. Garrett Whitlock — Career Comparison

Jimmy Nelson built a career as a starting pitcher and Garrett Whitlock as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Garrett Whitlock led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 175 vs 95), home run suppression (HR9+ 183 vs 119), and run prevention (ERA+ 146 vs 105). Role difference aside, Garrett Whitlock holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.