Buck Farmer vs. Ben McDonald — Career Comparison

Ben McDonald built a career as a starting pitcher and Buck Farmer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ben McDonald led in run prevention (ERA+ 119 vs 76), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 77), and home run suppression (HR9+ 105 vs 78). Role difference aside, Ben McDonald holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.