Armando Almanza vs. Bruce Ruffin — Career Comparison

Bruce Ruffin built a career as a starting pitcher and Armando Almanza as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bruce Ruffin led in home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 94), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 89), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 80 vs 73). Armando Almanza held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 131 vs 91). Role difference aside, Bruce Ruffin holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.