Emmanuel Clase vs. Al Lachowicz — Career Comparison

Al Lachowicz built a career as a starting pitcher and Emmanuel Clase as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Emmanuel Clase posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 1.88 and WHIP 0.964 compared to 2.25 and 1.375 for Al Lachowicz. By the career numbers, Emmanuel Clase had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.