Bruce Ruffin vs. Anthony Telford — Career Comparison

Bruce Ruffin built a career as a starting pitcher and Anthony Telford as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Anthony Telford led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 120 vs 80), home run suppression (HR9+ 149 vs 122), and run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 86). Bruce Ruffin held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 91 vs 88). Role difference aside, Anthony Telford holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.