John Franco vs. Bruce Ruffin — Career Comparison

Bruce Ruffin built a career as a starting pitcher and John Franco as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Franco led in run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 86), strikeout rate (K%+ 106 vs 91), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 90 vs 80). Bruce Ruffin held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 109). Role difference aside, John Franco holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.