Bob Bruce vs. Jeff Montgomery — Career Comparison

Bob Bruce built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Montgomery as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jeff Montgomery led in run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 91), walk avoidance (BB%+ 118 vs 116), and strikeout rate (K%+ 104 vs 103). Bob Bruce held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 115 vs 81). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jeff Montgomery.