Jack Flaherty vs. Jeff Nelson — Career Comparison

Jack Flaherty built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Nelson 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 80), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 114 vs 104), and strikeout rate (K%+ 127 vs 119). Jeff Nelson held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 190 vs 105). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jack Flaherty.