Tom Bolton vs. Bruce Sutter — Career Comparison

Tom Bolton built a career as a starting pitcher and Bruce Sutter as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bruce Sutter led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 136 vs 88), run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 98), and strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 93). Tom Bolton held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 155 vs 81). Role difference aside, Bruce Sutter holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.