Ryne Nelson vs. Steven Wilson — Career Comparison

Ryne Nelson built a career as a starting pitcher and Steven Wilson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ryne Nelson led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 122 vs 95), home run suppression (HR9+ 109 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 93). Steven Wilson held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 103). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ryne Nelson.