Steve Arlin vs. Tim Davis — Career Comparison

Steve Arlin built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Davis as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Davis led in run prevention (ERA+ 121 vs 81), walk avoidance (BB%+ 106 vs 79), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 111 vs 92). Role difference aside, Tim Davis holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.