Zach McAllister vs. Ben McDonald — Career Comparison

Ben McDonald built a career as a starting pitcher and Zach McAllister as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ben McDonald led in run prevention (ERA+ 119 vs 88), strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 90), and home run suppression (HR9+ 105 vs 94). Zach McAllister held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 122 vs 113). Role difference aside, Ben McDonald holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.