Bring knowledge to the table Harry.....Bickering don`t get it done.....Knowledge does.
OK, knowledge and facts?
ERA
Greinke 1.61
Arrieta 2.11
That is a half-run difference. That is huge. For some perspective, the gap between Greinke and Arrieta (ranked 1 and 2 in MLB, respectively) is wider than the gap between Arrietta and Harvey (ranked 2 and 10, respectively).
WHIP
Greinke - 1st in the NL at 0.85
Arrieta - 5th in the NL at 0.94
WAR
Greinke 7.7
Arrieta 5.5
Arrieta has 20 more strikeouts but Greinke is still top 10 and has 13 fewer walks. Greinke's K/BB ratio (5.29) is actually better than Arrieta's (4.32)
Arrieta had a no-hitter, yes.
But Greinke had 45 2/3 inning scoreless streak.
There have been 6 no-hitters
this year. Greinke's scoreless streak was the longest since
1968. Which accomplishment is more significant?
Oh plus Greinke's team is in first place in its division, the Cubs are in 3rd and fighting for a wild card.
There's my knowledge. Where's yours?