Jeff Fassero vs. Bob Macdonald — Career Comparison

Jeff Fassero 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. Jeff Fassero led in home run suppression (HR9+ 110 vs 90), strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 90), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 94). Bob Macdonald held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 94). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jeff Fassero.