Philip Humber vs. Bob Macdonald — Career Comparison

Philip Humber 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. Philip Humber led in strikeout rate (K%+ 99 vs 90), home run suppression (HR9+ 93 vs 90), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 100). Bob Macdonald held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 88). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Philip Humber.