Fernando Arroyo vs. Travis Phelps — Career Comparison

Fernando Arroyo built a career as a starting pitcher and Travis Phelps as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Travis Phelps led in strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 58), run prevention (ERA+ 108 vs 96), and home run suppression (HR9+ 92 vs 91). Fernando Arroyo held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 132 vs 81). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Travis Phelps.