Manny Acosta vs. James McDonald — Career Comparison

James McDonald built a career as a starting pitcher and Manny Acosta as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Manny Acosta led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 75), run prevention (ERA+ 102 vs 94), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 92 vs 89). James McDonald held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 107 vs 100). Role difference aside, Manny Acosta holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.