Antonio Bastardo vs. Bruce Ruffin — Career Comparison

Bruce Ruffin built a career as a starting pitcher and Antonio Bastardo as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Antonio Bastardo led in strikeout rate (K%+ 135 vs 91), run prevention (ERA+ 107 vs 86), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 109 vs 96). Bruce Ruffin held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 103). Role difference aside, Antonio Bastardo holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.