Pete Falcone vs. Bob Macdonald — Career Comparison

Pete Falcone 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. Bob Macdonald led in home run suppression (HR9+ 90 vs 61), walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 77), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 94 vs 79). Pete Falcone held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 90). Role difference aside, Bob Macdonald holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.