Scott Alexander vs. Bruce Howard — Career Comparison

Bruce Howard built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Alexander as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Alexander led in home run suppression (HR9+ 232 vs 106), walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 86), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 119 vs 98). Bruce Howard held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 81). Role difference aside, Scott Alexander holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.