Alan Benes vs. Bob Macdonald — Career Comparison

Alan Benes 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. Alan Benes led in strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 90), home run suppression (HR9+ 107 vs 90), and run prevention (ERA+ 115 vs 101). Bob Macdonald held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 80). Role difference aside, Alan Benes holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.