Chris Hammond vs. Bob Macdonald — Career Comparison

Chris Hammond 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. Chris Hammond led in strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 90), home run suppression (HR9+ 94 vs 90), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 94). Bob Macdonald held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 93). Role difference aside, Chris Hammond holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.