Andrew Abbott vs. Brad Boxberger — Career Comparison

Andrew Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Brad Boxberger as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Andrew Abbott led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 98 vs 89), home run suppression (HR9+ 97 vs 89), and run prevention (ERA+ 126 vs 123). Brad Boxberger held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 138 vs 105). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Andrew Abbott.