Ernie Broglio vs. A. J. Cole — Career Comparison

Ernie Broglio built a career as a starting pitcher and A. J. Cole as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ernie Broglio led in home run suppression (HR9+ 92 vs 63), run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 86), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 77). A. J. Cole held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 95 vs 82). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ernie Broglio.