Ricky Bones vs. Bob Macdonald — Career Comparison

Ricky Bones 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 58), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 94 vs 85), and home run suppression (HR9+ 90 vs 84). Ricky Bones held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 100). Role difference aside, Bob Macdonald holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.