Fernando Arroyo vs. Pedro Borbon — Career Comparison

Fernando Arroyo built a career as a starting pitcher and Pedro Borbon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Pedro Borbon led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 179 vs 132), strikeout rate (K%+ 68 vs 58), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 93). Fernando Arroyo held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 96 vs 91). Role difference aside, Pedro Borbon holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.