Matt Beech vs. Esmerling Vasquez — Career Comparison

Matt Beech 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 65), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 90 vs 84), and run prevention (ERA+ 85 vs 83). Matt Beech held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 120 vs 103). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Esmerling Vasquez.