James McDonald vs. Ed Vande Berg — Career Comparison

James McDonald built a career as a starting pitcher and Ed Vande Berg as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ed Vande Berg led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 111 vs 75), home run suppression (HR9+ 103 vs 82), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 89). James McDonald held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 107 vs 89). Role difference aside, Ed Vande Berg holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.