Jake Arrieta vs. Connor Brogdon — Career Comparison

Jake Arrieta built a career as a starting pitcher and Connor Brogdon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Connor Brogdon led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 133 vs 89), run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 87), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 90). Jake Arrieta held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 95 vs 87). Role difference aside, Connor Brogdon holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.