Bob Bruce vs. Carmen Mlodzinski — Career Comparison

Bob Bruce built a career as a starting pitcher and Carmen Mlodzinski as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Carmen Mlodzinski led in run prevention (ERA+ 139 vs 91), home run suppression (HR9+ 157 vs 115), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 114 vs 101). Bob Bruce held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 93). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Carmen Mlodzinski.