Brad Boxberger vs. Frank Viola — Career Comparison

Frank Viola 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 run prevention (ERA+ 123 vs 94), strikeout rate (K%+ 138 vs 114), and home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 73). Frank Viola held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 113 vs 89). Role difference aside, Brad Boxberger holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.