Kyle Kendrick vs. Esmerling Vasquez — Career Comparison

Kyle Kendrick 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 63), home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 73), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 90 vs 78). Kyle Kendrick held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 113 vs 72). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Esmerling Vasquez.