Fernando Arroyo vs. Paul Erickson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Paul Erickson posted a stronger line than Fernando Arroyo. Paul Erickson posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.86 vs 4.44) and home runs allowed (0.45 per nine innings vs 0.94). By the career numbers, Paul Erickson had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.