Gary Boyd vs. Jim Bronstad — Career Comparison

Gary Boyd built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Bronstad as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim Bronstad posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.48 and WHIP 1.591 compared to 9 and 2.091 for Gary Boyd. By the career numbers, Jim Bronstad had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.