David Lee vs. Roy Smith — Career Comparison

Roy Smith 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 69), run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 92), and strikeout rate (K%+ 97 vs 92). Roy Smith held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 118 vs 78). Role difference aside, David Lee holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.