Fernando Arroyo vs. Jose Quijada — Career Comparison

Fernando Arroyo built a career as a starting pitcher and Jose Quijada as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Fernando Arroyo posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.44 and WHIP 1.423 compared to 4.59 and 1.492 for Jose Quijada. By the career numbers, Fernando Arroyo had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.