Billy Brewer vs. Bruce Ruffin — Career Comparison

Bruce Ruffin built a career as a starting pitcher and Billy Brewer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Billy Brewer led in run prevention (ERA+ 132 vs 86), walk avoidance (BB%+ 96 vs 80), and strikeout rate (K%+ 101 vs 91). Bruce Ruffin held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 81). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Billy Brewer.