Ubaldo Jimenez vs. Lance McCullers — Career Comparison

Ubaldo Jimenez built a career as a starting pitcher and Lance McCullers as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lance McCullers led in run prevention (ERA+ 127 vs 81), strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 103), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 85 vs 71). Ubaldo Jimenez held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 97 vs 89). Role difference aside, Lance McCullers holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.