Brad Boxberger vs. George Kirby — Career Comparison

George Kirby 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. George Kirby led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 225 vs 89), home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 132 vs 108). Brad Boxberger held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 138 vs 110). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to George Kirby.