Justin Lawrence vs. Bruce Ruffin — Career Comparison

Bruce Ruffin built a career as a starting pitcher and Justin Lawrence as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Justin Lawrence led in home run suppression (HR9+ 137 vs 122), walk avoidance (BB%+ 82 vs 80), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 96). Bruce Ruffin held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 86 vs 81). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Justin Lawrence.