Shaun Marcum vs. Esmerling Vasquez — Career Comparison

Shaun Marcum 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. Shaun Marcum led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 112 vs 72), run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 85), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 90). Esmerling Vasquez held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 85). Role difference aside, Shaun Marcum holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.