Tommy Moore vs. Scott Ruffcorn — Career Comparison

Scott Ruffcorn built a career as a starting pitcher and Tommy Moore as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tommy Moore posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.4 and WHIP 1.766 compared to 8.57 and 2.232 for Scott Ruffcorn. By the career numbers, Tommy Moore had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.