Rafael Betancourt vs Jonathan Broxton: Career Stats Comparison
Jonathan Broxton has the better career line of the two, leading 5 of the 12 scored categories on this page (4 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Rafael Betancourt played 2003–2015 as a pitcher; Jonathan Broxton played 2005–2017 as a pitcher.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
Rafael Betancourt (2003–2015) and Jonathan Broxton (2005–2017) — both came up during the 2000s, so the matchup is a direct one. Rafael Betancourt finished with 38 wins and 724 strikeouts; Jonathan Broxton finished with 43 wins and 758 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Quick answer
- Who had the better ERA? Rafael Betancourt, with 3.36 to Jonathan Broxton's 3.41.
- Who won more games? Jonathan Broxton, with 43 to Rafael Betancourt's 38.
- Who recorded more strikeouts? Jonathan Broxton, with 758 to Rafael Betancourt's 724.
- Who had the better WHIP? Rafael Betancourt, with 1.11 to Jonathan Broxton's 1.25.
- Who pitched more innings? Rafael Betancourt, with 685.2 to Jonathan Broxton's 676.0.
- Who threw more shutouts? Neither — both are at 0.
- Who has the higher career Pitcher PIV? Rafael Betancourt, with 20,765 career Pitcher PIV to Jonathan Broxton's 17,970.
Rafael Betancourt
Jonathan Broxton
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate. Cells highlighted in green mark the player who leads that line. Lower ERA, WHIP and BB/9 lead; higher K/9 leads. 12 of the 16 lines below are scored; the other 4 are counting totals on which fewer is not an achievement, so no one is awarded them. Totals where fewer is not an achievement -- losses, walks and hits allowed -- are left unmarked, because they track how long someone pitched rather than how well. Rate stats are not era-adjusted, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Rafael Betancourt | Jonathan Broxton |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 38 | Leads: 43 |
| Losses not scored | 37 | 38 |
| Games | 680 | Leads: 694 |
| Games Started | 0 | 0 |
| Complete Games | 0 | 0 |
| Shutouts | 0 | 0 |
| Saves | 75 | Leads: 118 |
| Strikeouts | 724 | Leads: 758 |
| Walks not scored | 164 | 268 |
| Hits Allowed not scored | 596 | 580 |
| Home Runs Allowed not scored | 71 | 51 |
| Innings Pitched | Leads: 685.2 | 676.0 |
| ERA | Leads: 3.36 | 3.41 |
| WHIP | Leads: 1.11 | 1.25 |
| K/9 | 9.50 | Leads: 10.09 |
| BB/9 | Leads: 2.15 | 3.57 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Rafael Betancourt leads Jonathan Broxton 20,765 to 17,970 — driven by per-season impact — 1,597 PIV per season to 1,123 — rather than by longevity, since Rafael Betancourt played 13 seasons to Jonathan Broxton's 16. PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
PIV is computed through the 2025 season. The career totals on this page include 2026 to date, so PIV does not yet reflect the 2026 season.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by ERA among qualified workloads (120+ innings).
Rafael Betancourt
No seasons meet the qualifying workload, so there is no peak-season list to show.
Jonathan Broxton
No seasons meet the qualifying workload, so there is no peak-season list to show.
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Rafael Betancourt leads in ERA, WHIP, and innings pitched, while Jonathan Broxton owns wins, strikeouts, and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Rafael Betancourt. PIV agrees: Rafael Betancourt grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Rafael Betancourt and Jonathan Broxton careers compare
Rafael Betancourt and Jonathan Broxton were active at the same time between 2005 and 2015. With 680 games against 694 across 13 and 16 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Rafael Betancourt's edges on the table are innings (685.2 to 676.0), ERA (3.36 to 3.41), and WHIP (1.11 to 1.25). By rate, Rafael Betancourt struck out 9.50 and walked 2.15 per nine innings; Jonathan Broxton struck out 10.09 and walked 3.57. Rafael Betancourt worked mostly in relief (0 starts in 680 games, 75 saves), and Jonathan Broxton worked mostly in relief (0 starts in 694 games, 118 saves). In WHIP, Rafael Betancourt's 1.11 beats Jonathan Broxton's 1.25.
Rafael Betancourt vs Jonathan Broxton: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Rafael Betancourt or Jonathan Broxton?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Jonathan Broxton leads Rafael Betancourt in 5 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA?
- Rafael Betancourt, with 3.36 to Jonathan Broxton's 3.41.
- Who won more games?
- Jonathan Broxton, with 43 to Rafael Betancourt's 38.
- Who recorded more strikeouts?
- Jonathan Broxton, with 758 to Rafael Betancourt's 724.
- Who had the better WHIP?
- Rafael Betancourt, with 1.11 to Jonathan Broxton's 1.25.