Brad Arnsberg vs. Curt Schilling — Career Comparison

Curt Schilling built a career as a starting pitcher and Brad Arnsberg as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Curt Schilling led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 157 vs 85), strikeout rate (K%+ 117 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 116 vs 88). Brad Arnsberg held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 133 vs 124). Role difference aside, Curt Schilling holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.