Aurelio Lopez vs. Ewing Waddy — Career Comparison

Ewing Waddy 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 6.81 and 1.826 for Ewing Waddy. By the career numbers, Aurelio Lopez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.