Don Lee vs. Zack Thompson — Career Comparison

Don Lee built a career as a starting pitcher and Zack 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 posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.61 and WHIP 1.355 compared to 4.5 and 1.356 for Zack Thompson. By the career numbers, Don Lee had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.