Ricky Nolasco vs. Steven Wilson — Career Comparison

Ricky Nolasco 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. Steven Wilson led in run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 88), strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 95), and home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 86). Ricky Nolasco held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 131 vs 95). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Steven Wilson.