David Lee vs. Don Sutton — Career Comparison

Don Sutton 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. Don Sutton led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 141 vs 78), strikeout rate (K%+ 104 vs 97), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 92). David Lee held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 71). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Don Sutton.