Mike Boddicker vs. Matt Foster — Career Comparison

Mike Boddicker built a career as a starting pitcher and Matt Foster 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 68), run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 79), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 86). Matt Foster held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 118 vs 106). Role difference aside, Mike Boddicker holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.