Matt Lindstrom vs. Bruce Ruffin — Career Comparison

Bruce Ruffin built a career as a starting pitcher and Matt Lindstrom as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Matt Lindstrom led in home run suppression (HR9+ 189 vs 122), walk avoidance (BB%+ 117 vs 80), and run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 86). Bruce Ruffin held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 91 vs 86). Role difference aside, Matt Lindstrom holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.