Bob Bruce vs. Scott Williamson — Career Comparison

Bob Bruce built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Williamson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Williamson led in strikeout rate (K%+ 146 vs 103), run prevention (ERA+ 128 vs 91), and home run suppression (HR9+ 142 vs 115). Bob Bruce held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 81). Role difference aside, Scott Williamson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.