Ted Lilly vs. Robert Stephenson — Career Comparison

Ted Lilly built a career as a starting pitcher and Robert Stephenson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Robert Stephenson led in home run suppression (HR9+ 88 vs 73), walk avoidance (BB%+ 107 vs 98), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 92). Ted Lilly held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 120 vs 101). Role difference aside, Robert Stephenson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.