Spencer Arrighetti vs. Francisco Perez — Career Comparison

Spencer Arrighetti built a career as a starting pitcher and Francisco Perez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Spencer Arrighetti posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.69 and WHIP 1.409 compared to 5.91 and 1.781 for Francisco Perez. By the career numbers, Spencer Arrighetti had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.