Hank Aguirre vs. Bob Macdonald — Career Comparison

Hank Aguirre built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Macdonald as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Hank Aguirre led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 100), home run suppression (HR9+ 105 vs 90), and run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 101). Role difference aside, Hank Aguirre holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.