Arnold Carter vs. Wilton Lopez — Career Comparison

Arnold Carter built a career as a starting pitcher and Wilton Lopez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Arnold Carter posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.72 and WHIP 1.280 compared to 3.54 and 1.323 for Wilton Lopez. By the career numbers, Arnold Carter had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.