Lew Krausse Jr. vs. Johnny Ruffin — Career Comparison

Lew Krausse Jr. built a career as a starting pitcher and Johnny Ruffin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Johnny Ruffin led in strikeout rate (K%+ 110 vs 90), run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 90), and home run suppression (HR9+ 88 vs 72). Lew Krausse Jr. held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 103). Role difference aside, Johnny Ruffin holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.