Jeff Ballard vs. Esmerling Vasquez — Career Comparison

Jeff Ballard built a career as a starting pitcher and Esmerling Vasquez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Esmerling Vasquez led in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 51), home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 86), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 90 vs 87). Jeff Ballard held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 133 vs 72). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Esmerling Vasquez.