Bruce Ruffin vs. Tom Timmermann — Career Comparison

Bruce Ruffin built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Timmermann as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tom Timmermann led in home run suppression (HR9+ 198 vs 122), walk avoidance (BB%+ 110 vs 80), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 109 vs 96). Role difference aside, Tom Timmermann holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.