DeWayne Buice vs. Jack Flaherty — Career Comparison

Jack Flaherty built a career as a starting pitcher and DeWayne Buice 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 run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 99), home run suppression (HR9+ 105 vs 98), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 99). DeWayne Buice held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 146 vs 127). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jack Flaherty.