Ben McDonald vs. Heath Murray — Career Comparison

Ben McDonald built a career as a starting pitcher and Heath Murray 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 72), strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 67), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 113 vs 84). Role difference aside, Ben McDonald holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.