Brian Edmondson vs. John O'Donoghue — Career Comparison

John O'Donoghue built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Edmondson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John O'Donoghue led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 121 vs 99), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 94 vs 85), and strikeout rate (K%+ 74 vs 68). Brian Edmondson held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 91 vs 88). Role difference aside, John O'Donoghue holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.