Nino Espinosa vs. Steve Reed — Career Comparison

Nino Espinosa built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Reed as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Reed led in strikeout rate (K%+ 89 vs 77), run prevention (ERA+ 108 vs 98), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 114 vs 112). Nino Espinosa held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 88 vs 72). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Steve Reed.