Archie Bradley vs. James McDonald — Career Comparison

James McDonald built a career as a starting pitcher and Archie Bradley as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Archie Bradley led in home run suppression (HR9+ 135 vs 82), walk avoidance (BB%+ 96 vs 75), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 89). James McDonald held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 107 vs 92). Role difference aside, Archie Bradley holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.