Kelly Downs vs. Vinnie Pestano — Career Comparison

Kelly Downs built a career as a starting pitcher and Vinnie Pestano as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Vinnie Pestano led in strikeout rate (K%+ 136 vs 96), run prevention (ERA+ 137 vs 101), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 114 vs 99). Kelly Downs held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 117 vs 101). Role difference aside, Vinnie Pestano holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.