Nick Anderson vs. Rodrigo Lopez — Career Comparison

Rodrigo Lopez built a career as a starting pitcher and Nick Anderson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Nick Anderson led in skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 140 vs 93), run prevention (ERA+ 122 vs 92), and home run suppression (HR9+ 111 vs 82). Role difference aside, Nick Anderson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.