Lowell Palmer vs. Bruce Ruffin — Career Comparison

Bruce Ruffin built a career as a starting pitcher and Lowell Palmer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bruce Ruffin led in home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 80), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 82), and run prevention (ERA+ 86 vs 76). Lowell Palmer held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 117 vs 91). Role difference aside, Bruce Ruffin holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.