Joel Johnston vs. Eddie Lopat — Career Comparison

Eddie Lopat built a career as a starting pitcher and Joel Johnston as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Eddie Lopat posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.21 and WHIP 1.279 compared to 4.31 and 1.296 for Joel Johnston. By the career numbers, Eddie Lopat had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.