Ryan Bukvich vs. Jim Bullinger — Career Comparison

Jim Bullinger built a career as a starting pitcher and Ryan Bukvich as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim Bullinger posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.06 and WHIP 1.530 compared to 6.16 and 1.871 for Ryan Bukvich. By the career numbers, Jim Bullinger had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.