Bob Bruce vs. Jake McGee — Career Comparison

Bob Bruce built a career as a starting pitcher and Jake McGee 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 115 vs 66), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 85), and strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 89). Jake McGee held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 130 vs 116). Role difference aside, Bob Bruce holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.