Les Lancaster vs. Jesus Luzardo — Career Comparison

Jesus Luzardo built a career as a starting pitcher and Les Lancaster as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jesus Luzardo led in strikeout rate (K%+ 133 vs 76), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 134 vs 92), and run prevention (ERA+ 119 vs 82). Les Lancaster held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 99). Role difference aside, Jesus Luzardo holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.