Don Lee vs. Tom Timmermann — Career Comparison

Don Lee built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Timmermann as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tom Timmermann led in home run suppression (HR9+ 198 vs 112), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 109 vs 103), and strikeout rate (K%+ 97 vs 96). Don Lee held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 110 vs 99). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tom Timmermann.