Al Alburquerque vs. Bruce Ruffin — Career Comparison

Bruce Ruffin built a career as a starting pitcher and Al Alburquerque as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Al Alburquerque led in strikeout rate (K%+ 123 vs 91), run prevention (ERA+ 107 vs 86), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 96). Bruce Ruffin held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 80 vs 74). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Al Alburquerque.