Paul Assenmacher vs. Rodrigo Lopez — Career Comparison

Rodrigo Lopez built a career as a starting pitcher and Paul Assenmacher as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Paul Assenmacher led in run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 92), strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 95), and home run suppression (HR9+ 98 vs 82). Rodrigo Lopez held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 112 vs 102). Role difference aside, Paul Assenmacher holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.