Steve Arlin vs. Osiris Matos — Career Comparison

Steve Arlin built a career as a starting pitcher and Osiris Matos as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Arlin posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.33 and WHIP 1.529 compared to 5.74 and 1.800 for Osiris Matos. By the career numbers, Steve Arlin had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.