Fernando Arroyo vs. Jeff Francis — Career Comparison

The numbers give Jeff Francis a clear advantage over Fernando Arroyo across the core pitching metrics. Jeff Francis led in strikeout rate (K%+ 82 vs 58), walk avoidance (BB%+ 136 vs 132), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 93). Fernando Arroyo held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 96 vs 80). Jeff Francis was the better starter — the numbers make that case clearly.