Jim McGlothlin vs. Johnny Ruffin — Career Comparison

Jim McGlothlin 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 83), run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 101), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 95). Jim McGlothlin held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 112 vs 103). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Johnny Ruffin.