Carlos Estevez vs. James McDonald — Career Comparison

James McDonald built a career as a starting pitcher and Carlos Estevez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Carlos Estevez led in home run suppression (HR9+ 112 vs 82), walk avoidance (BB%+ 102 vs 75), and run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 94). James McDonald held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 107 vs 98). Role difference aside, Carlos Estevez holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.