Boof Bonser vs. John Curtiss — Career Comparison

Boof Bonser built a career as a starting pitcher and John Curtiss as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Curtiss led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 210 vs 115), run prevention (ERA+ 114 vs 92), and home run suppression (HR9+ 92 vs 78). Boof Bonser held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 116 vs 87). Role difference aside, John Curtiss holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.