Thornton Lee vs. Don Prince — Career Comparison

Thornton Lee built a career as a starting pitcher and Don Prince as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Don Prince posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 1.000 compared to 3.56 and 1.358 for Thornton Lee. By the career numbers, Don Prince had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.