Frank Carpin vs. Seth Lugo — Career Comparison

Seth Lugo built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank Carpin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Seth Lugo posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.49 and WHIP 1.191 compared to 3.74 and 1.686 for Frank Carpin. By the career numbers, Seth Lugo had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.