Mike Armstrong vs. Glendon Rusch — Career Comparison

Glendon Rusch 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. Glendon Rusch led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 109 vs 90), home run suppression (HR9+ 100 vs 95), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 97). Mike Armstrong held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 110 vs 83). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Glendon Rusch.