Dave Fleming vs. Jack O'Connor — Career Comparison

Dave Fleming built a career as a starting pitcher and Jack O'Connor as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Fleming led in home run suppression (HR9+ 121 vs 89), walk avoidance (BB%+ 103 vs 82), and run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 80). Jack O'Connor held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 85 vs 78). Role difference aside, Dave Fleming holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.