Spencer Bivens vs. Kelvim Escobar — Career Comparison

Kelvim Escobar built a career as a starting pitcher and Spencer Bivens as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kelvim Escobar led in strikeout rate (K%+ 124 vs 77), home run suppression (HR9+ 130 vs 110), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 115 vs 95). Spencer Bivens held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 146 vs 93). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Kelvim Escobar.