Doug Drabek vs. Bob Macdonald — Career Comparison

Doug Drabek 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. Bob Macdonald led in home run suppression (HR9+ 90 vs 81), run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 96), and strikeout rate (K%+ 90 vs 86). Doug Drabek held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 117 vs 100). Role difference aside, Bob Macdonald holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.