Chad Bettis vs. Bob Macdonald — Career Comparison

Chad Bettis 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. Bob Macdonald led in run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 87), strikeout rate (K%+ 90 vs 84), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 96). Chad Bettis held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 102 vs 90). Role difference aside, Bob Macdonald holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.