Fernando Arroyo vs. Bill Caudill — Career Comparison

Fernando Arroyo built a career as a starting pitcher and Bill Caudill 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 88), home run suppression (HR9+ 91 vs 58), and run prevention (ERA+ 96 vs 84). Bill Caudill held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 133 vs 58). Role difference aside, Fernando Arroyo holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.