Chang-Yong Lim vs. Frank Mata — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Chang-Yong Lim and Frank Mata are fairly close on the surface numbers. Chang-Yong Lim posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.4 vs 7.79) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.04). Frank Mata had the advantage in WHIP (2.019 vs 2.800). By the career numbers, Chang-Yong Lim had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.