Brian Fuentes vs. Bruce Ruffin — Career Comparison

Bruce Ruffin built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Fuentes as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian Fuentes led in run prevention (ERA+ 124 vs 86), strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 91), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 80). Bruce Ruffin held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 104). Role difference aside, Brian Fuentes holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.