Jake Arrieta vs. Dave Righetti — Career Comparison

Jake Arrieta built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Righetti as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Righetti led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 103 vs 89), run prevention (ERA+ 93 vs 87), and home run suppression (HR9+ 98 vs 95). Role difference aside, Dave Righetti holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.