Bruce Ruffin vs. Nick Sandlin — Career Comparison

Bruce Ruffin built a career as a starting pitcher and Nick Sandlin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Nick Sandlin led in run prevention (ERA+ 127 vs 86), strikeout rate (K%+ 108 vs 91), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 82 vs 80). Bruce Ruffin held the edge in skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 87). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Nick Sandlin.