JT Brubaker vs. Bob Macdonald — Career Comparison

JT Brubaker 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 run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 82), home run suppression (HR9+ 90 vs 84), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 94 vs 91). JT Brubaker held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 104 vs 90). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bob Macdonald.