Jose Arredondo vs. Doug Fister — Career Comparison

Doug Fister built a career as a starting pitcher and Jose Arredondo as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jose Arredondo led in strikeout rate (K%+ 113 vs 81), run prevention (ERA+ 141 vs 114), and home run suppression (HR9+ 120 vs 112). Doug Fister held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 148 vs 83). Role difference aside, Jose Arredondo holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.