Mike Flanagan vs. Darold Knowles — Career Comparison

Mike Flanagan built a career as a starting pitcher and Darold Knowles as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Flanagan led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 107 vs 90), strikeout rate (K%+ 82 vs 67), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 88). Darold Knowles held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 103). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Mike Flanagan.