Jack Flaherty vs. Brian Fuentes — Career Comparison

Jack Flaherty built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Fuentes 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 127 vs 115), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 114 vs 104), and home run suppression (HR9+ 105 vs 104). Brian Fuentes held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 124 vs 117). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jack Flaherty.