Mike King vs. Esmerling Vasquez — Career Comparison

Mike King 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. Mike King led in run prevention (ERA+ 150 vs 85), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 135 vs 90), and home run suppression (HR9+ 144 vs 113). Role difference aside, Mike King holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.