Mike Armstrong vs. Jim Bullinger — Career Comparison

Jim Bullinger built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Armstrong as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Armstrong led in run prevention (ERA+ 110 vs 89), strikeout rate (K%+ 107 vs 89), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 90 vs 82). Jim Bullinger held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 95). Role difference aside, Mike Armstrong holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.