Karl Best vs. Bob Macdonald — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Karl Best posted a stronger line than Bob Macdonald. Karl Best posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.04 vs 4.34) and home runs allowed (0.69 per nine innings vs 1). By the career numbers, Karl Best had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.