Phil Coke vs. James McDonald — Career Comparison

James McDonald built a career as a starting pitcher and Phil Coke as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Phil Coke led in home run suppression (HR9+ 132 vs 82), walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 75), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 89). James McDonald held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 107 vs 87). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Phil Coke.