Arnie Portocarrero vs. Calvin Schiraldi — Career Comparison

Arnie Portocarrero built a career as a starting pitcher and Calvin Schiraldi as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Calvin Schiraldi led in strikeout rate (K%+ 130 vs 75), run prevention (ERA+ 128 vs 92), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 92). Arnie Portocarrero held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 90). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Calvin Schiraldi.