Brad Boxberger vs. Fernando Valenzuela — Career Comparison

Fernando Valenzuela 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 79), run prevention (ERA+ 123 vs 95), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 91). Fernando Valenzuela held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 110 vs 89). Role difference aside, Brad Boxberger holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.