Larry Demery vs. Bob Macdonald — Career Comparison

Larry Demery 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. Larry Demery led in home run suppression (HR9+ 119 vs 90), run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 101), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 94). Bob Macdonald held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 91). Role difference aside, Larry Demery holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.