Bob Bruce vs. Lee Smith — Career Comparison

Bob Bruce built a career as a starting pitcher and Lee Smith as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lee Smith led in strikeout rate (K%+ 128 vs 103), run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 91), and home run suppression (HR9+ 131 vs 115). Bob Bruce held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 104). Role difference aside, Lee Smith holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.