Jonathan Broxton vs Craig Kimbrel: Career Stats Comparison
Jonathan Broxton (2005–2017) and Craig Kimbrel (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; Craig Kimbrel put up 56 wins and 1,282 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Jonathan Broxton
Craig Kimbrel
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 | Craig Kimbrel |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 43 | 56 |
| Losses | 38 | 48 |
| Games | 694 | 851 |
| Games Started | 0 | 0 |
| Complete Games | 0 | 0 |
| Shutouts | 0 | 0 |
| Saves | 118 | 440 |
| Strikeouts | 758 | 1,282 |
| Walks | 268 | 346 |
| Hits Allowed | 580 | 492 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 51 | 75 |
| Innings Pitched | 676 | 821 |
| ERA | 3.41 | 2.58 |
| WHIP | 1.25 | 1.02 |
| K/9 | 10.09 | 14.04 |
| BB/9 | 3.57 | 3.79 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Craig Kimbrel outpaces Jonathan Broxton 30,862 to 17,970 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,715 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)
Craig Kimbrel — top 0 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Craig Kimbrel 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 Craig Kimbrel. PIV agrees: Craig Kimbrel grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.