Bronson Arroyo vs. Billy Sadler — Career Comparison

Bronson Arroyo built a career as a starting pitcher and Billy Sadler as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bronson Arroyo posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.28 and WHIP 1.325 compared to 4.53 and 1.510 for Billy Sadler. By the career numbers, Bronson Arroyo had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.