Fernando Arroyo vs. Antonio Bastardo — Career Comparison

Fernando Arroyo built a career as a starting pitcher and Antonio Bastardo as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Antonio Bastardo led in strikeout rate (K%+ 135 vs 58), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 109 vs 93), and home run suppression (HR9+ 103 vs 91). Fernando Arroyo held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 132 vs 80). Role difference aside, Antonio Bastardo holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.