Bob Lacey vs. Bruce Ruffin — Career Comparison

Bruce Ruffin built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Lacey as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Lacey led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 124 vs 80), run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 86), and strikeout rate (K%+ 98 vs 91). Bruce Ruffin held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 82). Role difference aside, Bob Lacey holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.