Brad Boxberger vs. Merrill Kelly — Career Comparison

Merrill Kelly 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 100), run prevention (ERA+ 123 vs 114), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 107). Merrill Kelly held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 111 vs 89). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brad Boxberger.