Steve Avery vs. Luis Vizcaino — Career Comparison

Steve Avery built a career as a starting pitcher and Luis Vizcaino as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Avery led in home run suppression (HR9+ 101 vs 74), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 87), and run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 90). Luis Vizcaino held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 108 vs 100). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Steve Avery.