Chris Devenski vs. Jack Flaherty — Career Comparison

Jack Flaherty built a career as a starting pitcher and Chris Devenski as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chris Devenski led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 141 vs 100), home run suppression (HR9+ 131 vs 105), and run prevention (ERA+ 124 vs 117). Jack Flaherty held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 127 vs 112). Role difference aside, Chris Devenski holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.