Blake Stein vs. Esmerling Vasquez — Career Comparison

Blake Stein 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 76), walk avoidance (BB%+ 72 vs 65), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 90 vs 83). Blake Stein held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 114 vs 103). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Esmerling Vasquez.