Jimmy Nelson vs. Mark Williamson — Career Comparison

Jimmy Nelson built a career as a starting pitcher and Mark Williamson 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 119 vs 94), strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 88), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 101). Mark Williamson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 126 vs 95). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jimmy Nelson.