Brad Boxberger vs. Joe Haynes — Career Comparison

Joe Haynes 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 posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.5 and WHIP 1.302 compared to 4.01 and 1.450 for Joe Haynes. By the career numbers, Brad Boxberger had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.