Jimmy Lambert vs. Rodrigo Lopez — Career Comparison

Rodrigo Lopez built a career as a starting pitcher and Jimmy Lambert as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jimmy Lambert led in run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 92), home run suppression (HR9+ 85 vs 82), and strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 95). Rodrigo Lopez held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 112 vs 80). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jimmy Lambert.