Jack Aker vs. Bruce Howard — Career Comparison

Bruce Howard built a career as a starting pitcher and Jack Aker 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 76), run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 89), and strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 86). Jack Aker held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 86). Role difference aside, Bruce Howard holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.