Johnny Ruffin vs. Tim Wakefield — Career Comparison

Tim Wakefield built a career as a starting pitcher and Johnny Ruffin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Johnny Ruffin led in strikeout rate (K%+ 110 vs 87), run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 90), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 84). Role difference aside, Johnny Ruffin holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.