Brad Boxberger vs. Brian Tollberg — Career Comparison

Brian Tollberg 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 87), run prevention (ERA+ 123 vs 116), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 108). Brian Tollberg held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 146 vs 89). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brad Boxberger.