Don Drysdale vs. Bob Macdonald — Career Comparison

Don Drysdale 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. Don Drysdale led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 121 vs 100), strikeout rate (K%+ 110 vs 90), and home run suppression (HR9+ 108 vs 90). Role difference aside, Don Drysdale holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.