Fernando Arroyo vs. Scott Bailes — Career Comparison

Fernando Arroyo built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Bailes as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Fernando Arroyo led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 132 vs 101), home run suppression (HR9+ 91 vs 61), and run prevention (ERA+ 96 vs 73). Scott Bailes held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 70 vs 58). Role difference aside, Fernando Arroyo holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.