David Lee vs. Dave Stieb — Career Comparison

Dave Stieb 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. Dave Stieb led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 90 vs 78), home run suppression (HR9+ 130 vs 122), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 92). David Lee held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 106). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dave Stieb.