Ryan Buchter vs. Cliff Lee — Career Comparison

Cliff Lee built a career as a starting pitcher and Ryan Buchter as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cliff Lee led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 147 vs 89), strikeout rate (K%+ 120 vs 113), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 108). Ryan Buchter held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 148 vs 114). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Cliff Lee.