Fernando Arroyo vs. Michael Bowden — Career Comparison

Fernando Arroyo built a career as a starting pitcher and Michael Bowden as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Michael Bowden led in strikeout rate (K%+ 78 vs 58), run prevention (ERA+ 107 vs 96), and home run suppression (HR9+ 102 vs 91). Fernando Arroyo held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 132 vs 92). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Michael Bowden.