Tom Bolton vs. Bob Macdonald — Career Comparison

Tom Bolton 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. Tom Bolton led in home run suppression (HR9+ 155 vs 90), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 94), and strikeout rate (K%+ 93 vs 90). Bob Macdonald held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 88). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tom Bolton.