Spencer Arrighetti vs. Bill Fischer — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Fischer posted a stronger line than Spencer Arrighetti. Bill Fischer posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.34 vs 4.69) and home runs allowed (0.93 per nine innings vs 1.35). By the career numbers, Bill Fischer had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.