David Lee vs. Mel Stottlemyre — Career Comparison

Mel Stottlemyre 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 75), run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 109), and home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 120). Mel Stottlemyre held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 112 vs 78). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to David Lee.