Jack Flaherty vs. Bob Wickman — Career Comparison

Jack Flaherty built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Wickman 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 84), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 114 vs 100), and run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 116). Bob Wickman held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 130 vs 105). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jack Flaherty.