Ed Barnowski vs. Shota Imanaga — Career Comparison

Shota Imanaga built a career as a starting pitcher and Ed Barnowski as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ed Barnowski posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.45 and WHIP 2.045 compared to 3.28 and 1.006 for Shota Imanaga. By the career numbers, Ed Barnowski had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.