Dennis Blair vs. Brian Bruney — Career Comparison

Dennis Blair 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. Dennis Blair led in home run suppression (HR9+ 119 vs 86), run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 87), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 87 vs 82). Brian Bruney held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 107 vs 88). Role difference aside, Dennis Blair holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.