Bob Macdonald vs. Robbie Ray — Career Comparison

Robbie Ray 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. Robbie Ray led in strikeout rate (K%+ 132 vs 90), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 94), and run prevention (ERA+ 102 vs 101). Bob Macdonald held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 78). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Robbie Ray.