Fernando Arroyo vs. John Fox — Career Comparison

Fernando Arroyo built a career as a starting pitcher and John Fox as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Fox posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.16 and WHIP 1.508 compared to 4.44 and 1.423 for Fernando Arroyo. By the career numbers, John Fox had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.