Brian Bruney vs. Joe Ryan — Career Comparison

Joe Ryan 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. Joe Ryan led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 143 vs 65), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 111 vs 82), and run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 87). Role difference aside, Joe Ryan holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.