Jim Abbott vs. Chang-Yong Lim — Career Comparison

Jim Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Chang-Yong Lim as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chang-Yong Lim posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.4 and WHIP 2.800 compared to 20.25 and 3.750 for Jim Abbott. By the career numbers, Chang-Yong Lim had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.