Bo Belinsky vs. Bob Macdonald — Career Comparison

Bo Belinsky 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. Bo Belinsky led in home run suppression (HR9+ 124 vs 90), strikeout rate (K%+ 106 vs 90), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 94 vs 94). Bob Macdonald held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 74). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bo Belinsky.