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A lot of variables go into that. Can't just give a simple yes or no answer.
How big is your home ball park? Flyballs turn to homeruns a lot easier in smaller parks, obviously.
How are the defensive ratings and range ratings of your outfielders compared to your infielders.
How are the throwing arms of your outfielders (more tag-up opportunities with the ball in the air).
What do the everyday lineups look like in your division? Most of your games are played against division opponents, are they all big slugging lineups that hit lots of homers, or are they more so speedy, on-base lineups.
Are either of the flyball / groundball pitchers you are comparing high-strikeout guys? You have to get 27 outs to win a 9 inning game, if one of those pitchers is going to strike out 10 guys and the other pitcher is going to strike out 6 guys, that's 4 less ball being put in play - regardless of flyball or groundball.
I don't mean to over-complicate the answer, but there isn't a simple answer either. Start off by looking at the size of your home ballpark and your teams defensive strengths and weaknesses and go from there.
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