Mike Flanagan vs. Brian Fuentes — Career Comparison

Mike Flanagan built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Fuentes as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian Fuentes led in strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 82), run prevention (ERA+ 124 vs 103), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 97). Mike Flanagan held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 107 vs 101). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brian Fuentes.