Erik Bedard vs. Esmerling Vasquez — Career Comparison

Erik Bedard 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. Erik Bedard led in strikeout rate (K%+ 123 vs 103), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 107 vs 90), and run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 85). Role difference aside, Erik Bedard holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.