James McDonald vs. John Wetteland — Career Comparison

James McDonald built a career as a starting pitcher and John Wetteland as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Wetteland led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 113 vs 75), strikeout rate (K%+ 134 vs 107), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 110 vs 89). Role difference aside, John Wetteland holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.