Brian Barnes vs. Bob Macdonald — Career Comparison

Brian Barnes 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 69), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 94 vs 88), and run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 99). Brian Barnes held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 90). Role difference aside, Bob Macdonald holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.