Dennis Blair vs. Bob Macdonald — Career Comparison

Dennis Blair 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 69), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 94 vs 87), and strikeout rate (K%+ 90 vs 88). Dennis Blair held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 119 vs 90). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bob Macdonald.