Brian Bruney vs. Phil Redding — Career Comparison

Phil Redding built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Bruney as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian Bruney posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.68 and WHIP 1.675 compared to 5.14 and 1.607 for Phil Redding. By the career numbers, Brian Bruney had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.