Brad Boxberger vs. Bob Veale — Career Comparison

Bob Veale 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 89 vs 70), strikeout rate (K%+ 138 vs 129), and run prevention (ERA+ 123 vs 116). Bob Veale held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 164 vs 89). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brad Boxberger.