Chang-Yong Lim vs. Russ Van Atta — Career Comparison

Russ Van Atta 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. Chang-Yong Lim posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.4 and WHIP 2.800 compared to 5.6 and 1.693 for Russ Van Atta. By the career numbers, Chang-Yong Lim had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.