Bob Bruce vs. Dave McNally — Career Comparison

The numbers give Bob Bruce a clear advantage over Dave McNally across the core pitching metrics. Bob Bruce led in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 82), home run suppression (HR9+ 115 vs 101), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 109). Dave McNally held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 91). Bob Bruce was the better starter — the numbers make that case clearly.