Fernando Arroyo vs. Jacob Barnes — Career Comparison

Fernando Arroyo built a career as a starting pitcher and Jacob Barnes as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jacob Barnes led in strikeout rate (K%+ 96 vs 58), home run suppression (HR9+ 111 vs 91), and run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 96). Fernando Arroyo held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 132 vs 100). Role difference aside, Jacob Barnes holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.