A. J. Griffin vs. Chang-Yong Lim — Career Comparison

A. J. Griffin 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. A. J. Griffin posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.34 and WHIP 1.226 compared to 5.4 and 2.800 for Chang-Yong Lim. By the career numbers, A. J. Griffin had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.