Albert Abreu vs. James McDonald — Career Comparison

James McDonald built a career as a starting pitcher and Albert Abreu as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. James McDonald led in strikeout rate (K%+ 107 vs 94), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 89 vs 76), and home run suppression (HR9+ 82 vs 73). Albert Abreu held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 96 vs 94). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to James McDonald.