Bob Bruce vs. Michael Wuertz — Career Comparison

Bob Bruce built a career as a starting pitcher and Michael Wuertz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Michael Wuertz led in run prevention (ERA+ 119 vs 91), strikeout rate (K%+ 124 vs 103), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 101). Bob Bruce held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 86). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Michael Wuertz.