Brian Bannister vs. Bob Macdonald — Career Comparison

Brian Bannister 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 90), strikeout rate (K%+ 90 vs 80), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 94 vs 93). Brian Bannister held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 109 vs 100). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bob Macdonald.