Jeff Karstens vs. Esmerling Vasquez — Career Comparison

Jeff Karstens 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. Esmerling Vasquez led in home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 80), strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 72), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 90 vs 87). Jeff Karstens held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 133 vs 72). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Esmerling Vasquez.