Josh Fields vs. Jack Flaherty — Career Comparison

Jack Flaherty built a career as a starting pitcher and Josh Fields as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Josh Fields led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 121 vs 100), home run suppression (HR9+ 119 vs 105), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 119 vs 114). Jack Flaherty held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 127 vs 115). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Josh Fields.