Arthur Cuccurullo vs. Reynaldo Lopez — Career Comparison

Reynaldo Lopez built a career as a starting pitcher and Arthur Cuccurullo as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Reynaldo Lopez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.94 and WHIP 1.281 compared to 4.55 and 1.582 for Arthur Cuccurullo. By the career numbers, Reynaldo Lopez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.