Dallas Braden vs. Bob Macdonald — Career Comparison

Dallas Braden 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. Dallas Braden led in home run suppression (HR9+ 159 vs 90), walk avoidance (BB%+ 130 vs 100), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 115 vs 94). Bob Macdonald held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 90 vs 83). Role difference aside, Dallas Braden holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.