Fernando Arroyo vs. Ryan Franklin — Career Comparison

Fernando Arroyo built a career as a starting pitcher and Ryan Franklin 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 91 vs 75), walk avoidance (BB%+ 132 vs 121), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 84). Ryan Franklin held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 67 vs 58). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Fernando Arroyo.