Carlos Estevez vs. Jason Schmidt — Career Comparison

Jason Schmidt built a career as a starting pitcher and Carlos Estevez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jason Schmidt led in strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 98), home run suppression (HR9+ 120 vs 112), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 102). Carlos Estevez held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 102 vs 91). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jason Schmidt.