Ross Ohlendorf vs. Esmerling Vasquez — Career Comparison

Ross Ohlendorf 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. Ross Ohlendorf led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 102 vs 72), run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 85), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 90 vs 90). Esmerling Vasquez held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 88). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ross Ohlendorf.