Jose Alvarez vs. Art Lopatka — Career Comparison

Art Lopatka built a career as a starting pitcher and Jose Alvarez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jose Alvarez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.99 and WHIP 1.441 compared to 6.35 and 1.588 for Art Lopatka. By the career numbers, Jose Alvarez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.