Jonathan Broxton vs. Danny McDevitt — Career Comparison

Danny McDevitt 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 79), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 114 vs 103), and run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 106). Danny McDevitt held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 103). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jonathan Broxton.