Chuck Estrada vs. Esmerling Vasquez — Career Comparison

Chuck Estrada built a career as a starting pitcher and Esmerling Vasquez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chuck Estrada led in strikeout rate (K%+ 129 vs 103), run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 85), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 90). Esmerling Vasquez held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 111). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Chuck Estrada.