Brian Bruney vs. Don Robinson — Career Comparison

Don Robinson 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. Don Robinson led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 65), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 94 vs 82), and run prevention (ERA+ 91 vs 87). Brian Bruney held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 86 vs 77). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Don Robinson.