Don Lee vs. Keegan Thompson — Career Comparison

Don Lee built a career as a starting pitcher and Keegan Thompson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Don Lee led in home run suppression (HR9+ 112 vs 80), walk avoidance (BB%+ 112 vs 93), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 86). Keegan Thompson held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 110). Role difference aside, Don Lee holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.