Bob Macdonald vs. Troy Taylor — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bob Macdonald posted a stronger line than Troy Taylor. Bob Macdonald posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.34 vs 5.88) and home runs allowed (1 per nine innings vs 2.08). By the career numbers, Bob Macdonald had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.