Bruce Ruffin vs. Drew Storen — Career Comparison

Bruce Ruffin built a career as a starting pitcher and Drew Storen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Drew Storen led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 123 vs 80), run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 86), and strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 91). Bruce Ruffin held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 109). Role difference aside, Drew Storen holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.