Jerad Eickhoff vs. Bob Macdonald — Career Comparison

Jerad Eickhoff 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. Jerad Eickhoff led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 121 vs 100), strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 90), and home run suppression (HR9+ 98 vs 90). Role difference aside, Jerad Eickhoff holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.