Carl Edwards vs. Jose Lima — Career Comparison

Jose Lima built a career as a starting pitcher and Carl Edwards as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Carl Edwards led in home run suppression (HR9+ 161 vs 65), strikeout rate (K%+ 134 vs 82), and run prevention (ERA+ 138 vs 88). Jose Lima held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 154 vs 80). Role difference aside, Carl Edwards holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.