Casey Fossum vs. Jorge Lopez — Career Comparison

Casey Fossum built a career as a starting pitcher and Jorge Lopez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Casey Fossum led in strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 76), run prevention (ERA+ 94 vs 72), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 81). Jorge Lopez held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 118 vs 91). Role difference aside, Casey Fossum holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.