Buddy Boshers vs. Bruce Ruffin — Career Comparison

Bruce Ruffin built a career as a starting pitcher and Buddy Boshers as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Buddy Boshers led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 159 vs 80), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 110 vs 96), and run prevention (ERA+ 88 vs 86). Bruce Ruffin held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 106). Role difference aside, Buddy Boshers holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.