Ted Lilly vs. Denny Riddleberger — Career Comparison

Ted Lilly built a career as a starting pitcher and Denny Riddleberger 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 120 vs 115), home run suppression (HR9+ 73 vs 70), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 98 vs 96). Denny Riddleberger held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 118 vs 97). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ted Lilly.