Andy Benes vs. Esmerling Vasquez — Career Comparison

Andy Benes 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. Andy Benes led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 89 vs 72), run prevention (ERA+ 94 vs 85), and strikeout rate (K%+ 104 vs 103). Esmerling Vasquez held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 76). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Andy Benes.