Brad Boxberger vs. Blake Snell — Career Comparison

Blake Snell 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. Blake Snell led in home run suppression (HR9+ 139 vs 89), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 128 vs 108), and run prevention (ERA+ 128 vs 123). Brad Boxberger held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 89 vs 73). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Blake Snell.