Fernando Cruz vs. James McDonald — Career Comparison

James McDonald built a career as a starting pitcher and Fernando Cruz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Fernando Cruz led in skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 132 vs 89), strikeout rate (K%+ 151 vs 107), and home run suppression (HR9+ 108 vs 82). James McDonald held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 94 vs 92). Role difference aside, Fernando Cruz holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.