Fernando Arroyo vs. Ernesto Frieri — Career Comparison

Fernando Arroyo built a career as a starting pitcher and Ernesto Frieri as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ernesto Frieri led in strikeout rate (K%+ 145 vs 58), run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 96), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 93). Fernando Arroyo held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 132 vs 88). Role difference aside, Ernesto Frieri holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.