Homer Bailey vs. Bob Macdonald — Career Comparison

Homer Bailey 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. Bob Macdonald led in run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 91), home run suppression (HR9+ 90 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 94 vs 92). Homer Bailey held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 110 vs 100). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bob Macdonald.