Matt Albers vs. Jack Flaherty — Career Comparison

Jack Flaherty built a career as a starting pitcher and Matt Albers as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jack Flaherty led in strikeout rate (K%+ 127 vs 72), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 114 vs 83), and run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 99). Role difference aside, Jack Flaherty holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.