Bradley
Boxberger
P · CHC · Very poor
- PAL
- 12
- WAR
- -0.2
- ERA
- 4.95
2023
Brad Boxberger
#29P
Chicago Cubs
Biography
- Height
- 5' 10"
- Weight
- 96 kg
- Bats
- R
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- June 10, 2012
- Born
- May 27, 1988 (38)
- Birthplace
- Fullerton, CA, USA
- Nickname
- Box
- Draft
- 2009
Career history
- Chicago Cubs · 2023 (1 season)
- Milwaukee Brewers · 2021 – 2022 (2 seasons)
- Miami Marlins · 2020 (1 season)
- Kansas City Royals · 2019 (1 season)
- Arizona Diamondbacks · 2018 (1 season)
- Tampa Bay Rays · 2014 – 2017 (4 seasons)
- San Diego Padres · 2012 – 2013 (2 seasons)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | V | D | MPM | MJ | RB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Chicago Cubs | 22 | 0 | 1 | 4.95 | 20.0 | 17 | 1.30 |
| 2022 | Milwaukee Brewers | 70 | 4 | 3 | 2.95 | 64.0 | 68 | 1.23 |
| 2021 | Milwaukee Brewers | 71 | 5 | 4 | 3.34 | 64.2 | 83 | 1.07 |
| 2020 | Miami Marlins | 23 | 1 | 0 | 3.00 | 18.0 | 18 | 1.39 |
| 2019 | Kansas City Royals | 29 | 1 | 3 | 5.40 | 26.2 | 27 | 1.58 |
| 2018 | Arizona Diamondbacks | 60 | 3 | 7 | 4.39 | 53.1 | 71 | 1.43 |
| 2017 | Tampa Bay Rays | 30 | 4 | 4 | 3.38 | 29.1 | 40 | 1.16 |
| 2016 | Tampa Bay Rays | 27 | 4 | 3 | 4.81 | 24.1 | 22 | 1.73 |
| 2015 | Tampa Bay Rays | 69 | 4 | 10 | 3.71 | 63.0 | 74 | 1.37 |
| 2014 | Tampa Bay Rays | 63 | 5 | 2 | 2.37 | 64.2 | 104 | 0.84 |
| 2013 | San Diego Padres | 18 | 0 | 1 | 2.86 | 22.0 | 24 | 1.45 |
| 2012 | San Diego Padres | 24 | 0 | 0 | 2.60 | 27.2 | 33 | 1.45 |
| Career totals | 506 | 31 | 38 | 3.50 | 477.2 | 581 | 1.27 | |
Brad Boxberger: our analysis
2023 season: 22 G, 20.0 IP, 0 W, 1 L, 17 SO, 1.30 WHIP. WAR -0.2 · PAL 12, very poor.
In 2023, Brad Boxberger, 38, posts a PAL Rating of 12 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.2.
On the other hand, velocity (15, among the weakest in the league) and command (15, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
A marked decline: his PAL was 53 in 2022, against 12 now; his WAR went from 0.7 to -0.2.
Advanced stats, 2023 Relief pitcher
MLB stats →ERA
4.95
FIP
5.31
xFIP
5.01
ERA-
115
WHIP
1.30
K%
20.2 %
BB%
13.1 %
Strikeouts
17
Innings
20.0
Wins
0
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2024 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
-0.3
80% of cases: -0.2 to 1.3
Strikeouts
33
2023 WAR
-0.2
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
→ Stable (-6)
- 20210.8 WAR · 0.8 per full season
- 20220.7 WAR · 0.7 per full season
- 2023-0.2 WAR · -0.7 per full season
Outlook, age included
-36 · 35 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2023
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
70
Established regular
- VEL
- Velocity
- 63
- STF
- Stuff
- 76
- CTL
- Control
- 66
- CNT
- Contact allowed
- 76
- STA
- Stamina
- —
- DUR
- Durability
- 73
- EX
- Experience
- 87
Why these ratings?Hide details
- VEL — Velocity : Fastball velocity
- STF — Stuff : Strikeouts, K − BB
- CTL — Control : Walks avoided
- CNT — Contact allowed : xwOBA, barrels and hard-hit balls allowed
- STA — Stamina : Innings per start and innings pitched
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the majors
WAR and PAL Rating, 2023
How we rate →WAR is fWAR (FanGraphs' version, distributed through MLB's API): wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same role (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
A pitcher's WAR
Computed by MLB from FIP (strikeouts, walks, home runs). FIP: 5.31 · RA9-WAR: 0.0
Statcast
Statcast leaderboards →MLB's tracking of every ball, 2023 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the role: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Fastball
91.1 mi/h
8th percentile
K%
20.2 %
24th percentile
BB%
13.1 %
7th percentile
xERA
4.83
17th percentile
xwOBA allowed
.336
17th percentile
Barrels allowed
7.3 %
47th percentile
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | OV | Fastball | K% | BB% | xERA | xwOBA allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | CHC | -0.2 | 12 | 70 | 91.1 | 20.2 | 13.1 | 4.83 | .336 |
| 2022 | MIL | 0.7 | 53 | 79 | 92.7 | 25.4 | 10.1 | 3.64 | .300 |
| 2021 | MIL | 0.8 | 82 | 84 | 93.5 | 31.2 | 9.4 | 3.45 | .287 |
Game log, 2023
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21 | vs PIT | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4.95 |
| Sep 20 | vs PIT | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.26 |
| Sep 17 | @ AZ | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4.50 |
| Sep 13 | @ COL | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.86 |
| Sep 12 | @ COL | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.17 |
| May 13 | @ MIN | 0.2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5.52 |
| May 10 | vs STL | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.86 |
| May 8 | vs STL | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.15 |
| May 7 | vs MIA | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4.50 |
| May 4 | @ WSH | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4.09 |
Brad Boxberger: frequently asked questions
What is Brad Boxberger's record in 2023?
Brad Boxberger is 0-1 in 2023, with a 4.95 ERA and 17 strikeouts in 20.0 innings, 2 saves.
How old is Brad Boxberger?
Brad Boxberger is 38 years old: he was born on May 27, 1988.
How tall is Brad Boxberger, and how much does he weigh?
Brad Boxberger is 5'10" (178 cm) and weighs 212 lb (96 kg).
Where is Brad Boxberger from?
United States: Brad Boxberger was born in Fullerton, CA, United States.
What team does Brad Boxberger play for?
Brad Boxberger plays for the Chicago Cubs in the MLB, at P, wearing number 29.
How good is Brad Boxberger?
Brad Boxberger produced -0.2 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023. His PAL rating is 12 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Brad Boxberger getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 53 in 2022 to 12 in 2023 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Brad Boxberger drafted?
Brad Boxberger: 2009.
What is Brad Boxberger's projection for 2024?
Our projection has him at -0.3 WAR in 2024, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
