Justin Duchscherer vs. Jack Flaherty — Career Comparison

Jack Flaherty built a career as a starting pitcher and Justin Duchscherer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Justin Duchscherer led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 167 vs 100), run prevention (ERA+ 158 vs 117), and home run suppression (HR9+ 129 vs 105). Jack Flaherty held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 127 vs 110). Role difference aside, Justin Duchscherer holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.