Jim Bullinger vs. Bob Macdonald — Career Comparison

Jim Bullinger 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 82), run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 89), and strikeout rate (K%+ 90 vs 89). Jim Bullinger held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 90). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bob Macdonald.