Ed Figueroa vs. Bob Macdonald — Career Comparison

Ed Figueroa 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. Ed Figueroa led in home run suppression (HR9+ 163 vs 90), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 106 vs 94), and run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 101). Bob Macdonald held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 90 vs 84). Role difference aside, Ed Figueroa holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.