David Palmer vs. Bruce Ruffin — Career Comparison

The numbers give David Palmer a clear advantage over Bruce Ruffin across the core pitching metrics. David Palmer led in strikeout rate (K%+ 109 vs 91), walk avoidance (BB%+ 95 vs 80), and run prevention (ERA+ 97 vs 86). Bruce Ruffin held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 113). David Palmer was the better starter — the numbers make that case clearly.