Jeremy Affeldt vs. Bob Bruce — Career Comparison

Bob Bruce built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeremy Affeldt as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Bruce led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 87), strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 81), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 89). Jeremy Affeldt held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 91). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bob Bruce.