Jim Beattie vs. Bob Macdonald — Career Comparison

Jim Beattie 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. Jim Beattie led in home run suppression (HR9+ 138 vs 90), strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 90), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 109 vs 94). Bob Macdonald held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 88). Role difference aside, Jim Beattie holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.