Jack Flaherty vs. Ryan Wagner — Career Comparison

Jack Flaherty built a career as a starting pitcher and Ryan Wagner 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 78), strikeout rate (K%+ 127 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 114 vs 98). Ryan Wagner held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 100). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jack Flaherty.