Johnny Antonelli vs. Bob Macdonald — Career Comparison

Johnny Antonelli 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. Johnny Antonelli led in home run suppression (HR9+ 110 vs 90), run prevention (ERA+ 120 vs 101), and strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 90). Role difference aside, Johnny Antonelli holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.