Jack Flaherty vs. Willis Roberts — Career Comparison

Jack Flaherty built a career as a starting pitcher and Willis Roberts 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 87), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 114 vs 94), and run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 97). Willis Roberts held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 105). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jack Flaherty.