Richard Bleier vs. Bruce Ruffin — Career Comparison

Bruce Ruffin built a career as a starting pitcher and Richard Bleier as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Richard Bleier led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 264 vs 80), run prevention (ERA+ 137 vs 86), and home run suppression (HR9+ 164 vs 122). Bruce Ruffin held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 91 vs 59). Role difference aside, Richard Bleier holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.