Hector Carrasco vs. Bruce Ruffin — Career Comparison

Bruce Ruffin built a career as a starting pitcher and Hector Carrasco as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Hector Carrasco led in run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 86), strikeout rate (K%+ 98 vs 91), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 80 vs 80). Bruce Ruffin held the edge in skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 93). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Hector Carrasco.