Ted Lilly vs. Addison Reed — Career Comparison

Ted Lilly built a career as a starting pitcher and Addison Reed as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Addison Reed led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 144 vs 98), home run suppression (HR9+ 85 vs 73), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 92). Ted Lilly held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 120 vs 105). Role difference aside, Addison Reed holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.