Jonathan Broxton vs Aroldis Chapman: Career Stats Comparison
Jonathan Broxton (2005–2017) and Aroldis Chapman (2010–present) — breaking in during the 2000s and the 2010s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Jonathan Broxton compiled 43 wins and 758 strikeouts; Aroldis Chapman put up 60 wins and 1,331 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Jonathan Broxton
Aroldis Chapman
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. For pitchers, lower ERA, WHIP, and BB/9 lead; higher K/9 leads.
| Statistic | Jonathan Broxton | Aroldis Chapman |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 43 | 60 |
| Losses | 38 | 48 |
| Games | 694 | 863 |
| Games Started | 0 | 0 |
| Complete Games | 0 | 0 |
| Shutouts | 0 | 0 |
| Saves | 118 | 367 |
| Strikeouts | 758 | 1,331 |
| Walks | 268 | 408 |
| Hits Allowed | 580 | 475 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 51 | 54 |
| Innings Pitched | 676 | 821 |
| ERA | 3.41 | 2.52 |
| WHIP | 1.25 | 1.08 |
| K/9 | 10.09 | 14.58 |
| BB/9 | 3.57 | 4.47 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Aroldis Chapman outpaces Jonathan Broxton 36,308 to 17,970 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,017 vs 1,123 per year). PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by ERA among qualified workloads (120+ innings).
Jonathan Broxton — top 0 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Aroldis Chapman — top 0 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Aroldis Chapman leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and WHIP, while Jonathan Broxton owns no headline categories. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Aroldis Chapman. PIV agrees: Aroldis Chapman grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.