Bob Bruce vs. John Littlefield — Career Comparison

Bob Bruce built a career as a starting pitcher and John Littlefield as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Bruce led in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 57), walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 106), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 91). John Littlefield held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 134 vs 115). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bob Bruce.