Brennan Bernardino vs. Ted Lilly — Career Comparison

Ted Lilly built a career as a starting pitcher and Brennan Bernardino as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brennan Bernardino led in home run suppression (HR9+ 285 vs 73), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 112 vs 92), and run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 97). Ted Lilly held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 120 vs 98). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brennan Bernardino.