Ray Boggs vs. Edinson Volquez — Career Comparison

Edinson Volquez built a career as a starting pitcher and Ray Boggs as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Edinson Volquez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.45 and WHIP 1.467 compared to 5.4 and 1.800 for Ray Boggs. By the career numbers, Edinson Volquez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.