Jack Flaherty vs. Ian Gibaut — Career Comparison

Jack Flaherty built a career as a starting pitcher and Ian Gibaut 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 108), run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 106), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 97). Ian Gibaut held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 124 vs 105). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jack Flaherty.