Jim Bruske vs. Troy Scribner — Career Comparison

Troy Scribner built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Bruske as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim Bruske posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.13 and WHIP 1.583 compared to 4.28 and 1.354 for Troy Scribner. By the career numbers, Jim Bruske had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.