Fernando Arroyo vs. Tim Davis — Career Comparison

Fernando Arroyo built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Davis as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Davis led in home run suppression (HR9+ 145 vs 91), strikeout rate (K%+ 92 vs 58), and run prevention (ERA+ 121 vs 96). Fernando Arroyo held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 132 vs 106). Role difference aside, Tim Davis holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.