Reynaldo Lopez vs. Juan Minaya — Career Comparison

Reynaldo Lopez built a career as a starting pitcher and Juan Minaya as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Reynaldo Lopez led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 93 vs 76), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 110 vs 104), and run prevention (ERA+ 136 vs 131). Juan Minaya held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 104). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Reynaldo Lopez.