Larry Andersen vs. Bob Bruce — Career Comparison

Bob Bruce built a career as a starting pitcher and Larry Andersen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Larry Andersen led in home run suppression (HR9+ 152 vs 115), run prevention (ERA+ 110 vs 91), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 132 vs 116). Bob Bruce held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 89). Role difference aside, Larry Andersen holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.