Jonathan Broxton vs Mark Melancon: Career Stats Comparison
Jonathan Broxton (2005–2017) and Mark Melancon (2009–2022) — both came up during the 2000s, so the matchup is a direct one. Jonathan Broxton compiled 43 wins and 758 strikeouts; Mark Melancon put up 37 wins and 643 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Jonathan Broxton
Mark Melancon
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 | Mark Melancon |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 43 | 37 |
| Losses | 38 | 40 |
| Games | 694 | 732 |
| Games Started | 0 | 0 |
| Complete Games | 0 | 0 |
| Shutouts | 0 | 0 |
| Saves | 118 | 262 |
| Strikeouts | 758 | 643 |
| Walks | 268 | 192 |
| Hits Allowed | 580 | 657 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 51 | 44 |
| Innings Pitched | 676 | 726 |
| ERA | 3.41 | 2.94 |
| WHIP | 1.25 | 1.17 |
| K/9 | 10.09 | 7.96 |
| BB/9 | 3.57 | 2.38 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Mark Melancon edges Jonathan Broxton 19,354 to 17,970 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,138 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)
Mark Melancon — top 0 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Mark Melancon 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 Mark Melancon. PIV agrees: Mark Melancon grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.