Bob Bruce vs. Charlie Williams — Career Comparison

Bob Bruce built a career as a starting pitcher and Charlie 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 80), strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 75), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 88). Charlie Williams held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 145 vs 115). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bob Bruce.