Fernando Arroyo vs. Scott Service — Career Comparison

Fernando Arroyo built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Service as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Service led in strikeout rate (K%+ 128 vs 58), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 93), and run prevention (ERA+ 96 vs 96). Fernando Arroyo held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 132 vs 100). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Scott Service.