Al Klawitter vs. Bob Macdonald — Career Comparison

Al Klawitter 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. Al Klawitter posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.2 and WHIP 1.583 compared to 4.34 and 1.506 for Bob Macdonald. By the career numbers, Al Klawitter had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.