David Lee vs. Don Rudolph — Career Comparison

Don Rudolph 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 97 vs 66), run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 95), and home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 105). Don Rudolph held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 161 vs 78). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to David Lee.