Bob Bruce vs. Andy McGaffigan — Career Comparison

Bob Bruce built a career as a starting pitcher and Andy McGaffigan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Andy McGaffigan led in run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 91), home run suppression (HR9+ 123 vs 115), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 101). Bob Bruce held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 107). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Andy McGaffigan.