Francisco Cordero vs. Bruce Ruffin — Career Comparison

Bruce Ruffin built a career as a starting pitcher and Francisco Cordero as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bruce Ruffin led in home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 102), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 91), and strikeout rate (K%+ 91 vs 90). Francisco Cordero held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 86). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bruce Ruffin.