Spencer Arrighetti vs. Bill Long — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Long posted a stronger line than Spencer Arrighetti. Bill Long posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.37 vs 4.69) and home runs allowed (1.09 per nine innings vs 1.35). By the career numbers, Bill Long 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.