Greg Maddux vs. Norge Ruiz — Career Comparison

Greg Maddux built a career as a starting pitcher and Norge Ruiz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Greg Maddux posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.16 and WHIP 1.178 compared to 7.11 and 1.947 for Norge Ruiz. By the career numbers, Greg Maddux had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.