Ryan Borucki vs. Don Newcombe — Career Comparison

Don Newcombe built a career as a starting pitcher and Ryan Borucki as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ryan Borucki led in home run suppression (HR9+ 133 vs 70), run prevention (ERA+ 122 vs 92), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 190 vs 162). Don Newcombe held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 89 vs 86). Role difference aside, Ryan Borucki holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.