Cy Acosta vs. Don Lee — Career Comparison

Don Lee built a career as a starting pitcher and Cy Acosta as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Don Lee led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 112 vs 101), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 95), and home run suppression (HR9+ 112 vs 106). Cy Acosta held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 134 vs 110). Role difference aside, Don Lee holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.