Rudy Arroyo vs. Troy Mattes — Career Comparison

Troy Mattes built a career as a starting pitcher and Rudy Arroyo as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rudy Arroyo posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.4 and WHIP 2.057 compared to 6 and 1.644 for Troy Mattes. By the career numbers, Rudy Arroyo had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.