Bruce Howard vs. Roberto Rodriguez — Career Comparison

Bruce Howard built a career as a starting pitcher and Roberto Rodriguez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Roberto Rodriguez led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 121 vs 86), strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 103), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 98). Bruce Howard held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 80). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Roberto Rodriguez.