Pedro Avila vs. Jack Flaherty — Career Comparison

Jack Flaherty built a career as a starting pitcher and Pedro Avila 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 100), walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 88), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 114 vs 108). Pedro Avila held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 157 vs 105). Role difference aside, Jack Flaherty holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.