Buddy Black vs. Bob Macdonald — Career Comparison

Buddy Black 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 90 vs 78), home run suppression (HR9+ 90 vs 82), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 94 vs 90). Buddy Black held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 110 vs 100). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bob Macdonald.