Scott Baker vs. Bob Macdonald — Career Comparison

Scott Baker 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. Scott Baker led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 140 vs 100), strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 90), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 94). Role difference aside, Scott Baker holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.