Bob Bruce vs. Matt Thornton — Career Comparison

Bob Bruce built a career as a starting pitcher and Matt Thornton 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 99), strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 99), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 101). Matt Thornton held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 115 vs 91). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bob Bruce.