Bob Bruce vs. Cristhian Martinez — Career Comparison

Bob Bruce built a career as a starting pitcher and Cristhian Martinez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cristhian Martinez led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 154 vs 116), run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 111 vs 101). Bob Bruce held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 92). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Cristhian Martinez.