Don Arlich vs. Hector Noesi — Career Comparison

Hector Noesi built a career as a starting pitcher and Don Arlich as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Hector Noesi posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.51 and WHIP 1.499 compared to 8.1 and 2.100 for Don Arlich. By the career numbers, Hector Noesi had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.