Matt Lindstrom vs. Rodrigo Lopez — Career Comparison

Rodrigo Lopez built a career as a starting pitcher and Matt Lindstrom as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Matt Lindstrom led in home run suppression (HR9+ 189 vs 82), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 111 vs 93), and run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 92). Rodrigo Lopez held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 86). Role difference aside, Matt Lindstrom holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.