Brad Boxberger vs. Philip Humber — Career Comparison

Philip Humber 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 99), run prevention (ERA+ 123 vs 88), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 93). Philip Humber held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 89). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brad Boxberger.