Bob Macdonald vs. Pat Underwood — Career Comparison

Pat Underwood 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. Pat Underwood led in strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 90), walk avoidance (BB%+ 128 vs 100), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 94). Bob Macdonald held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 90 vs 80). Role difference aside, Pat Underwood holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.