Bruce Ruffin vs. Trevor Stephan — Career Comparison

Bruce Ruffin built a career as a starting pitcher and Trevor Stephan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Trevor Stephan led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 111 vs 80), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 124 vs 96), and run prevention (ERA+ 114 vs 86). Role difference aside, Trevor Stephan holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.