Jack Armstrong vs. Brian Bruney — Career Comparison

Jack Armstrong built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Bruney as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jack Armstrong led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 91 vs 65), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 89 vs 82), and run prevention (ERA+ 89 vs 87). Brian Bruney held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 107 vs 103). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jack Armstrong.