Mike Gardiner vs. Chang-Yong Lim — Career Comparison

Mike Gardiner built a career as a starting pitcher and Chang-Yong Lim as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Gardiner posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.21 and WHIP 1.509 compared to 5.4 and 2.800 for Chang-Yong Lim. By the career numbers, Mike Gardiner had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.