Bob Bruce vs. Brian Williams — Career Comparison

Bob Bruce built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Williams 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 82), strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 74), and home run suppression (HR9+ 115 vs 89). Role difference aside, Bob Bruce holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.