Bob Bruce vs. Jim Otten — Career Comparison

Bob Bruce built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Otten 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 81), run prevention (ERA+ 91 vs 63), and home run suppression (HR9+ 115 vs 90). Role difference aside, Bob Bruce holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.