Jonathan Broxton vs. Chris Holt — Career Comparison

Chris Holt built a career as a starting pitcher and Jonathan Broxton as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jonathan Broxton led in home run suppression (HR9+ 158 vs 134), strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 81), and run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 95). Chris Holt held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 109 vs 105). Role difference aside, Jonathan Broxton holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.