Mike Boddicker vs. Doug Brocail — Career Comparison

Mike Boddicker built a career as a starting pitcher and Doug Brocail as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Boddicker led in strikeout rate (K%+ 104 vs 78), home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 86), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 90). Doug Brocail held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 106). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Mike Boddicker.