Bruce Ruffin vs. Michael Wuertz — Career Comparison

Bruce Ruffin built a career as a starting pitcher and Michael Wuertz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Michael Wuertz led in run prevention (ERA+ 119 vs 86), strikeout rate (K%+ 124 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 96). Bruce Ruffin held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 103). Role difference aside, Michael Wuertz holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.