William VanLandingham vs. Esmerling Vasquez — Career Comparison

William VanLandingham 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. William VanLandingham led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 72), run prevention (ERA+ 97 vs 85), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 90). Esmerling Vasquez held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 90). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to William VanLandingham.