Bruce Howard vs. David Pauley — Career Comparison

Bruce Howard built a career as a starting pitcher and David Pauley as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bruce Howard led in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 73), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 92), and run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 111). David Pauley held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 124 vs 86). Role difference aside, Bruce Howard holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.