Bob Bruce vs. Alan Mills — Career Comparison

Bob Bruce built a career as a starting pitcher and Alan Mills 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 71), home run suppression (HR9+ 115 vs 80), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 78). Alan Mills held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 91). Role difference aside, Bob Bruce holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.