Bronson Arroyo vs. Brad Thompson — Career Comparison

Bronson Arroyo built a career as a starting pitcher and Brad Thompson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brad Thompson led in home run suppression (HR9+ 117 vs 71), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 94 vs 85), and run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 100). Bronson Arroyo held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 77 vs 60). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brad Thompson.