Bruce Ruffin vs. Don Stanhouse — Career Comparison

Bruce Ruffin built a career as a starting pitcher and Don Stanhouse as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Don Stanhouse led in run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 86), home run suppression (HR9+ 130 vs 122), and strikeout rate (K%+ 93 vs 91). Bruce Ruffin held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 80 vs 69). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Don Stanhouse.