David Lee vs. Jim Romano — Career Comparison

Jim Romano 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 posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.37 and WHIP 1.665 compared to 5.68 and 1.579 for Jim Romano. By the career numbers, David Lee had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.