Chang-Yong Lim vs. José Agustín Rodríguez — Career Comparison

José Agustín Rodríguez 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. José Agustín Rodríguez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.12 and WHIP 1.440 compared to 5.4 and 2.800 for Chang-Yong Lim. By the career numbers, José Agustín Rodríguez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.