Ted Lilly vs. Thad Tillotson — Career Comparison

Ted Lilly built a career as a starting pitcher and Thad Tillotson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Thad Tillotson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.06 and WHIP 1.482 compared to 4.14 and 1.273 for Ted Lilly. By the career numbers, Thad Tillotson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.