Mark Leiter vs. Lance McCullers — Career Comparison

Mark Leiter built a career as a starting pitcher and Lance McCullers as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lance McCullers led in run prevention (ERA+ 127 vs 92), strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 107), and home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 80). Mark Leiter held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 85). Role difference aside, Lance McCullers holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.