Chang-Yong Lim vs. Pete Richert — Career Comparison

Pete Richert 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. Pete Richert posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.19 and WHIP 1.226 compared to 5.4 and 2.800 for Chang-Yong Lim. By the career numbers, Pete Richert had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.