Brad Boxberger vs. A. J. Griffin — Career Comparison

A. J. Griffin built a career as a starting pitcher and Brad Boxberger as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brad Boxberger led in strikeout rate (K%+ 138 vs 108), run prevention (ERA+ 123 vs 97), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 83). A. J. Griffin held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 99 vs 89). Role difference aside, Brad Boxberger holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.