Craig Hansen vs. Rodrigo Lopez — Career Comparison

Rodrigo Lopez built a career as a starting pitcher and Craig Hansen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rodrigo Lopez led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 112 vs 79), run prevention (ERA+ 92 vs 65), and strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 85). Craig Hansen held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 82). Role difference aside, Rodrigo Lopez holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.