Tony Barnette vs. Shota Imanaga — Career Comparison

Shota Imanaga built a career as a starting pitcher and Tony Barnette as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tony Barnette led in home run suppression (HR9+ 145 vs 74), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 110 vs 99), and run prevention (ERA+ 131 vs 130). Shota Imanaga held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 180 vs 115). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tony Barnette.