Ted Lilly vs. David Purcey — Career Comparison

Ted Lilly built a career as a starting pitcher and David Purcey as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ted Lilly led in run prevention (ERA+ 97 vs 72), strikeout rate (K%+ 120 vs 100), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 98 vs 84). David Purcey held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 85 vs 73). Role difference aside, Ted Lilly holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.