Hideki Okajima vs. Bruce Ruffin — Career Comparison

Bruce Ruffin built a career as a starting pitcher and Hideki Okajima as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Hideki Okajima led in run prevention (ERA+ 142 vs 86), walk avoidance (BB%+ 120 vs 80), and strikeout rate (K%+ 110 vs 91). Bruce Ruffin held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 98). Role difference aside, Hideki Okajima holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.