Brian Bass vs. Jack Flaherty — Career Comparison

Jack Flaherty built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Bass 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 67), run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 86), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 114 vs 83). Brian Bass held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 100). Role difference aside, Jack Flaherty holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.