Albert Abreu vs. Bruce Howard — Career Comparison

Bruce Howard built a career as a starting pitcher and Albert Abreu as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bruce Howard led in home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 73), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 76), and run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 96). Role difference aside, Bruce Howard holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.