Hector Santiago vs. Esmerling Vasquez — Career Comparison

Hector Santiago 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. Esmerling Vasquez led in home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 87), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 90 vs 86), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 72 vs 71). Hector Santiago held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 85). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Esmerling Vasquez.