Steve Dreyer vs. Ruddy Lugo — Career Comparison

Steve Dreyer built a career as a starting pitcher and Ruddy Lugo as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ruddy Lugo posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.39 and WHIP 1.523 compared to 5.71 and 1.646 for Steve Dreyer. By the career numbers, Ruddy Lugo had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.