Eric King vs. David Lee — Career Comparison

Eric King 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. Eric King led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 99 vs 78), home run suppression (HR9+ 141 vs 122), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 92). David Lee held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 97 vs 86). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Eric King.