Bryan Baker vs. Jack Flaherty — Career Comparison

Jack Flaherty built a career as a starting pitcher and Bryan Baker as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bryan Baker led in home run suppression (HR9+ 147 vs 105), walk avoidance (BB%+ 110 vs 100), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 117 vs 114). Jack Flaherty held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 127 vs 116). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bryan Baker.