Jonathan Broxton vs Brad Lidge: Career Stats Comparison
Jonathan Broxton (2005–2017) and Brad Lidge (2002–2012) — both came up during the 2000s, so the matchup is a direct one. Jonathan Broxton compiled 43 wins and 758 strikeouts; Brad Lidge put up 26 wins and 799 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
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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 | Brad Lidge |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 43 | 26 |
| Losses | 38 | 32 |
| Games | 694 | 603 |
| Games Started | 0 | 1 |
| Complete Games | 0 | 0 |
| Shutouts | 0 | 0 |
| Saves | 118 | 225 |
| Strikeouts | 758 | 799 |
| Walks | 268 | 287 |
| Hits Allowed | 580 | 492 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 51 | 57 |
| Innings Pitched | 676 | 603 |
| ERA | 3.41 | 3.54 |
| WHIP | 1.25 | 1.29 |
| K/9 | 10.09 | 11.92 |
| BB/9 | 3.57 | 4.28 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jonathan Broxton edges Brad Lidge 17,970 to 17,126 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,123 vs 1,557 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)
Brad Lidge — top 0 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jonathan Broxton leads in wins, ERA, WHIP, and innings pitched, while Brad Lidge owns strikeouts and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jonathan Broxton. PIV agrees: Jonathan Broxton grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.