Jack Flaherty vs. Craig Hansen — Career Comparison

Jack Flaherty built a career as a starting pitcher and Craig Hansen 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 run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 65), strikeout rate (K%+ 127 vs 85), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 114 vs 83). Craig Hansen held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 105). Role difference aside, Jack Flaherty holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.