Jonathan Broxton vs Brad Lidge: Career Stats Comparison
Jonathan Broxton has the better career line of the two, leading 6 of the 12 scored categories on this page (4 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Jonathan Broxton played 2005–2017 as a pitcher; Brad Lidge played 2002–2012 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
Jonathan Broxton (2005–2017) and Brad Lidge (2002–2012) — both came up during the 2000s, so the matchup is a direct one. Jonathan Broxton finished with 43 wins and 758 strikeouts; Brad Lidge finished with 26 wins and 799 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Quick answer
- Who had the better ERA? Jonathan Broxton, with 3.41 to Brad Lidge's 3.54.
- Who won more games? Jonathan Broxton, with 43 to Brad Lidge's 26.
- Who recorded more strikeouts? Brad Lidge, with 799 to Jonathan Broxton's 758.
- Who had the better WHIP? Jonathan Broxton, with 1.25 to Brad Lidge's 1.29.
- Who pitched more innings? Jonathan Broxton, with 676.0 to Brad Lidge's 603.1.
- Who threw more shutouts? Neither — both are at 0.
- Who has the higher career Pitcher PIV? Jonathan Broxton, with 17,970 career Pitcher PIV to Brad Lidge's 17,126.
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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. 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 | Jonathan Broxton | Brad Lidge |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | Leads: 43 | 26 |
| Losses not scored | 38 | 32 |
| Games | Leads: 694 | 603 |
| Games Started | 0 | Leads: 1 |
| Complete Games | 0 | 0 |
| Shutouts | 0 | 0 |
| Saves | 118 | Leads: 225 |
| Strikeouts | 758 | Leads: 799 |
| Walks not scored | 268 | 287 |
| Hits Allowed not scored | 580 | 492 |
| Home Runs Allowed not scored | 51 | 57 |
| Innings Pitched | Leads: 676.0 | 603.1 |
| ERA | Leads: 3.41 | 3.54 |
| WHIP | Leads: 1.25 | 1.29 |
| K/9 | 10.09 | Leads: 11.92 |
| BB/9 | Leads: 3.57 | 4.28 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jonathan Broxton edges Brad Lidge 17,970 to 17,126 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Jonathan Broxton played 16 seasons to Brad Lidge's 11, while Brad Lidge carries the higher per-season figure (1,557 to 1,123). 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).
Jonathan Broxton
No seasons meet the qualifying workload, so there is no peak-season list to show.
Brad Lidge
No seasons meet the qualifying workload, so there is no peak-season list to show.
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.
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How the Jonathan Broxton and Brad Lidge careers compare
From 2005 through 2012, Jonathan Broxton and Brad Lidge were in the majors together. With 694 games against 603 across 16 and 11 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Brad Lidge's edges on the table are starts (1 to 0), saves (225 to 118), and strikeouts (799 to 758). By rate, Jonathan Broxton struck out 10.09 and walked 3.57 per nine innings; Brad Lidge struck out 11.92 and walked 4.28. Jonathan Broxton worked mostly in relief (0 starts in 694 games, 118 saves), and Brad Lidge worked mostly in relief (1 starts in 603 games, 225 saves). Jonathan Broxton allowed fewer baserunners, a 1.25 WHIP to Brad Lidge's 1.29.
Jonathan Broxton vs Brad Lidge: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jonathan Broxton or Brad Lidge?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Jonathan Broxton leads Brad Lidge in 6 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA?
- Jonathan Broxton, with 3.41 to Brad Lidge's 3.54.
- Who won more games?
- Jonathan Broxton, with 43 to Brad Lidge's 26.
- Who recorded more strikeouts?
- Brad Lidge, with 799 to Jonathan Broxton's 758.
- Who had the better WHIP?
- Jonathan Broxton, with 1.25 to Brad Lidge's 1.29.