David Lee vs. Dan Petry — Career Comparison

Dan Petry 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. David Lee led in home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 77), run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 90), and strikeout rate (K%+ 97 vs 80). Dan Petry held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 82 vs 78). Role difference aside, David Lee holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.