Bob Bruce vs. Kerry Wood — Career Comparison

The numbers give Kerry Wood a clear advantage over Bob Bruce across the core pitching metrics. Kerry Wood led in strikeout rate (K%+ 155 vs 103), run prevention (ERA+ 120 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 101). Bob Bruce held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 75). Kerry Wood was the better starter — the numbers make that case clearly.