Carl Edwards vs. James McDonald — Career Comparison

James McDonald built a career as a starting pitcher and Carl Edwards as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Carl Edwards led in home run suppression (HR9+ 161 vs 82), run prevention (ERA+ 138 vs 94), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 125 vs 89). Role difference aside, Carl Edwards holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.