Bruce Howard vs. Mark Petkovsek — Career Comparison

Bruce Howard built a career as a starting pitcher and Mark Petkovsek 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 62), run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 93), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 90). Mark Petkovsek held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 128 vs 86). Role difference aside, Bruce Howard holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.