Ted Lilly vs. Scott Sauerbeck — Career Comparison

Ted Lilly built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Sauerbeck as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Sauerbeck led in home run suppression (HR9+ 155 vs 73), run prevention (ERA+ 121 vs 97), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 107 vs 92). Ted Lilly held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 98 vs 73). Role difference aside, Scott Sauerbeck holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.