Bruce Howard vs. Rich Rodriguez — Career Comparison

Bruce Howard built a career as a starting pitcher and Rich Rodriguez 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 71), home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 81), and run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 100). Rich Rodriguez held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 107 vs 86). Role difference aside, Bruce Howard holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.