Madison Bumgarner vs. Bob Macdonald — Career Comparison

Madison Bumgarner 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. Madison Bumgarner led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 135 vs 100), run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 101), and home run suppression (HR9+ 95 vs 90). Role difference aside, Madison Bumgarner holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.