Cole Hamels vs. Esmerling Vasquez — Career Comparison

Cole Hamels 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. Cole Hamels led in run prevention (ERA+ 120 vs 85), walk avoidance (BB%+ 95 vs 72), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 90). Esmerling Vasquez held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 110). Role difference aside, Cole Hamels holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.