Hank Aguirre vs. Vinnie Pestano — Career Comparison

Hank Aguirre built a career as a starting pitcher and Vinnie Pestano as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Vinnie Pestano led in strikeout rate (K%+ 136 vs 97), run prevention (ERA+ 137 vs 113), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 114 vs 102). Hank Aguirre held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 89). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Vinnie Pestano.