Paul Blackburn vs. Bob Macdonald — Career Comparison

Paul Blackburn 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. Paul Blackburn led in home run suppression (HR9+ 116 vs 90), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 94), and strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 90). Bob Macdonald held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 95). Role difference aside, Paul Blackburn holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.