Jeff McCurry vs. Javier Vazquez — Career Comparison

Javier Vazquez built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff McCurry as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Javier Vazquez led in strikeout rate (K%+ 112 vs 55), walk avoidance (BB%+ 112 vs 90), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 72). Jeff McCurry held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 91 vs 87). Role difference aside, Javier Vazquez holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.