Fernando Arroyo vs. Scott Eyre — Career Comparison

Fernando Arroyo built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Eyre 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 78), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 87), and home run suppression (HR9+ 91 vs 89). Scott Eyre held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 58). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Fernando Arroyo.