James McDonald vs. Wesley Wright — Career Comparison

James McDonald built a career as a starting pitcher and Wesley Wright as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Wesley Wright led in home run suppression (HR9+ 109 vs 82), walk avoidance (BB%+ 97 vs 75), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 89). James McDonald held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 107 vs 107). Role difference aside, Wesley Wright holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.