Mike Paul vs. Vinnie Pestano — Career Comparison

Mike Paul built a career as a starting pitcher and Vinnie Pestano as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Vinnie Pestano led in run prevention (ERA+ 137 vs 107), strikeout rate (K%+ 136 vs 110), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 114 vs 106). Mike Paul held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 156 vs 101). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Vinnie Pestano.