Jim Bunning vs. Bob Humphreys — Career Comparison

Jim Bunning built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Humphreys as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim Bunning led in strikeout rate (K%+ 119 vs 100), walk avoidance (BB%+ 107 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 94 vs 89). Bob Humphreys held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 86). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jim Bunning.