Tommy Kahnle vs. Rodrigo Lopez — Career Comparison

Rodrigo Lopez built a career as a starting pitcher and Tommy Kahnle as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tommy Kahnle led in run prevention (ERA+ 127 vs 92), strikeout rate (K%+ 110 vs 95), and home run suppression (HR9+ 94 vs 82). Rodrigo Lopez held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 112 vs 91). Role difference aside, Tommy Kahnle holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.