Bob Macdonald vs. Steve Trachsel — Career Comparison

Steve Trachsel 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. Bob Macdonald led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 88), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 94 vs 85), and home run suppression (HR9+ 90 vs 81). Role difference aside, Bob Macdonald holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.