Victor Arano vs. Robbie Erlin — Career Comparison

Robbie Erlin built a career as a starting pitcher and Victor Arano as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Victor Arano posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.32 and WHIP 1.269 compared to 4.87 and 1.297 for Robbie Erlin. By the career numbers, Victor Arano had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.