Boof Bonser vs. Howie Judson — Career Comparison

Boof Bonser built a career as a starting pitcher and Howie Judson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Howie Judson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.29 and WHIP 1.525 compared to 5.18 and 1.471 for Boof Bonser. By the career numbers, Howie Judson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.