Jack Flaherty vs. Trevor Hildenberger — Career Comparison

Jack Flaherty built a career as a starting pitcher and Trevor Hildenberger as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Trevor Hildenberger led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 180 vs 100), home run suppression (HR9+ 107 vs 105), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 115 vs 114). Jack Flaherty held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 127 vs 103). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Trevor Hildenberger.