Chad Cordero vs. John Lannan — Career Comparison

John Lannan built a career as a starting pitcher and Chad Cordero as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chad Cordero led in run prevention (ERA+ 157 vs 103), strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 69), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 120 vs 97). John Lannan held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 109 vs 95). Role difference aside, Chad Cordero holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.