Bob Macdonald vs. Nick Tropeano — Career Comparison

Nick Tropeano 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. Nick Tropeano posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.22 and WHIP 1.390 compared to 4.34 and 1.506 for Bob Macdonald. By the career numbers, Nick Tropeano had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.