Jon Matlack vs. Esmerling Vasquez — Career Comparison

Jon Matlack 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. Jon Matlack led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 120 vs 72), run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 85), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 109 vs 90). Esmerling Vasquez held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 105). Role difference aside, Jon Matlack holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.