Ryan Buchter vs. Jack Flaherty — Career Comparison

Jack Flaherty built a career as a starting pitcher and Ryan Buchter 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 113), walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 114 vs 108). Ryan Buchter held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 148 vs 117). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jack Flaherty.