Fernando Arroyo vs. Rafael Betancourt — Career Comparison

Fernando Arroyo built a career as a starting pitcher and Rafael Betancourt as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rafael Betancourt led in strikeout rate (K%+ 114 vs 58), run prevention (ERA+ 118 vs 96), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 93). Fernando Arroyo held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 91 vs 88). Role difference aside, Rafael Betancourt holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.