Don Lee vs. Michael Tonkin — Career Comparison

Don Lee built a career as a starting pitcher and Michael Tonkin 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 run prevention (ERA+ 110 vs 93), home run suppression (HR9+ 112 vs 96), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 100). Michael Tonkin held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 104 vs 96). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Don Lee.