Alfredo Simon vs. Ed Vande Berg — Career Comparison

Alfredo Simon built a career as a starting pitcher and Ed Vande Berg as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ed Vande Berg led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 111 vs 94), home run suppression (HR9+ 103 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 88). Role difference aside, Ed Vande Berg holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.