Jack Armstrong vs. Kyle Farnsworth — Career Comparison

Jack Armstrong built a career as a starting pitcher and Kyle Farnsworth as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jack Armstrong led in home run suppression (HR9+ 85 vs 57), run prevention (ERA+ 89 vs 80), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 89 vs 80). Kyle Farnsworth held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 91). Role difference aside, Jack Armstrong holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.