Pedro Baez vs. Reynaldo Lopez — Career Comparison

Reynaldo Lopez built a career as a starting pitcher and Pedro Baez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Pedro Baez led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 119 vs 93), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 123 vs 110), and strikeout rate (K%+ 113 vs 104). Reynaldo Lopez held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 136 vs 136). Role difference aside, Pedro Baez holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.