Fernando Arroyo vs. Jeff Brantley — Career Comparison

Fernando Arroyo built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Brantley as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Fernando Arroyo led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 132 vs 99), home run suppression (HR9+ 91 vs 65), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 85). Jeff Brantley held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 110 vs 58). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Fernando Arroyo.