Spencer Arrighetti vs. Harry Staley — Career Comparison

Spencer Arrighetti built a career as a starting pitcher and Harry Staley as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Harry Staley posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.81 and WHIP 1.354 compared to 4.69 and 1.409 for Spencer Arrighetti. By the career numbers, Harry Staley had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.