Jack Flaherty vs. Sam Freeman — Career Comparison

Jack Flaherty built a career as a starting pitcher and Sam Freeman 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 72), strikeout rate (K%+ 127 vs 104), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 114 vs 105). Sam Freeman held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 183 vs 105). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jack Flaherty.