Tim Davis vs. Ben McDonald — Career Comparison

Ben McDonald built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Davis as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Davis led in home run suppression (HR9+ 145 vs 105), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 111 vs 105), and run prevention (ERA+ 121 vs 119). Ben McDonald held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 92). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tim Davis.