Joseph Finneran vs. Wilton Lopez — Career Comparison

Joseph Finneran built a career as a starting pitcher and Wilton Lopez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Joseph Finneran posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.3 and WHIP 1.351 compared to 3.54 and 1.323 for Wilton Lopez. By the career numbers, Joseph Finneran had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.