Victor Arano vs. Ismael Valdez — Career Comparison

Ismael Valdez 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 107 vs 74), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 114 vs 87), and run prevention (ERA+ 120 vs 93). Role difference aside, Victor Arano holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.