Boof Bonser vs. Ernesto Frieri — Career Comparison

Boof Bonser built a career as a starting pitcher and Ernesto Frieri as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ernesto Frieri led in strikeout rate (K%+ 145 vs 116), run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 92), and home run suppression (HR9+ 93 vs 78). Boof Bonser held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 115 vs 88). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ernesto Frieri.