Michael Lorenzen vs. Angel Perdomo — Career Comparison

Michael Lorenzen built a career as a starting pitcher and Angel Perdomo as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Michael Lorenzen posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.08 and WHIP 1.328 compared to 5.54 and 1.558 for Angel Perdomo. By the career numbers, Michael Lorenzen had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.