Rolando Arrojo vs. David Purcey — Career Comparison

Rolando Arrojo built a career as a starting pitcher and David Purcey as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rolando Arrojo led in run prevention (ERA+ 110 vs 72), home run suppression (HR9+ 114 vs 85), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 84). Role difference aside, Rolando Arrojo holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.