Brad Boxberger vs. Paul Hartzell — Career Comparison

Paul Hartzell 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 67), run prevention (ERA+ 123 vs 109), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 105). Paul Hartzell held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 145 vs 89). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brad Boxberger.