Merrill Kelly vs. David Lee — Career Comparison

Merrill Kelly built a career as a starting pitcher and David Lee as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Merrill Kelly led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 109 vs 78), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 107 vs 92), and strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 97). David Lee held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 111). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Merrill Kelly.