Chang-Yong Lim vs. Juan Mateo — Career Comparison

Juan Mateo 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. Juan Mateo posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.32 and WHIP 1.642 compared to 5.4 and 2.800 for Chang-Yong Lim. By the career numbers, Juan Mateo had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.