Spencer Arrighetti vs. Chuck Hartenstein — Career Comparison

Spencer Arrighetti built a career as a starting pitcher and Chuck Hartenstein as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chuck Hartenstein posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.52 and WHIP 1.438 compared to 4.69 and 1.409 for Spencer Arrighetti. By the career numbers, Chuck Hartenstein had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.