Bruce Ruffin vs. Ryan Webb — Career Comparison

Bruce Ruffin built a career as a starting pitcher and Ryan Webb as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ryan Webb led in home run suppression (HR9+ 212 vs 122), walk avoidance (BB%+ 125 vs 80), and run prevention (ERA+ 110 vs 86). Bruce Ruffin held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 91 vs 75). Role difference aside, Ryan Webb holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.