Joe Krakauskas vs. Chang-Yong Lim — Career Comparison

Joe Krakauskas built a career as a starting pitcher and Chang-Yong Lim as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Joe Krakauskas posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.53 and WHIP 1.645 compared to 5.4 and 2.800 for Chang-Yong Lim. By the career numbers, Joe Krakauskas had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.