Aurelio Lopez vs. Bob Schultz — Career Comparison

Bob Schultz built a career as a starting pitcher and Aurelio Lopez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Aurelio Lopez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.56 and WHIP 1.309 compared to 5.16 and 1.661 for Bob Schultz. By the career numbers, Aurelio Lopez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.