Nino Espinosa vs. Dave Wehrmeister — Career Comparison

Nino Espinosa built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Wehrmeister as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Wehrmeister led in strikeout rate (K%+ 102 vs 77), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 93), and home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 88). Nino Espinosa held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 90). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dave Wehrmeister.