Jonathan Holder vs. Rodrigo Lopez — Career Comparison

Rodrigo Lopez built a career as a starting pitcher and Jonathan Holder as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jonathan Holder led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 159 vs 112), home run suppression (HR9+ 129 vs 82), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 117 vs 93). Role difference aside, Jonathan Holder holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.