Victor Arano vs. Jim Shellenback — Career Comparison

Jim Shellenback 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 led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 142 vs 86), strikeout rate (K%+ 101 vs 77), and run prevention (ERA+ 120 vs 98). Jim Shellenback held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 138 vs 107). Role difference aside, Victor Arano holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.