Johnny Cueto vs. Jose Ruiz — Career Comparison

Johnny Cueto built a career as a starting pitcher and Jose Ruiz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Johnny Cueto led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 109 vs 94), home run suppression (HR9+ 91 vs 80), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 86). Role difference aside, Johnny Cueto holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.