Chris Haughey vs. Rodrigo Lopez — Career Comparison

Rodrigo Lopez built a career as a starting pitcher and Chris Haughey as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chris Haughey posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.86 and WHIP 2.143 compared to 4.82 and 1.442 for Rodrigo Lopez. By the career numbers, Chris Haughey had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.