Ross Baumgarten vs. Bob Macdonald — Career Comparison

Ross Baumgarten 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. Ross Baumgarten led in home run suppression (HR9+ 107 vs 90), run prevention (ERA+ 110 vs 101), and strikeout rate (K%+ 94 vs 90). Bob Macdonald held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 85). Role difference aside, Ross Baumgarten holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.