Felix Doubront vs. Bob Macdonald — Career Comparison

Felix Doubront 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. Felix Doubront led in home run suppression (HR9+ 118 vs 90), strikeout rate (K%+ 116 vs 90), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 94). Bob Macdonald held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 75). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Felix Doubront.