Jim Bullinger vs. Dave Leonhard — Career Comparison

Jim Bullinger built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Leonhard as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim Bullinger led in home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 91), strikeout rate (K%+ 89 vs 66), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 89). Dave Leonhard held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 89). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jim Bullinger.