Jimmy Nelson vs. Tom Wilhelmsen — Career Comparison

Jimmy Nelson built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Wilhelmsen 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 95 vs 82), strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 95), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 104). Tom Wilhelmsen held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 177 vs 119). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jimmy Nelson.