Buddy Boshers vs. Shota Imanaga — Career Comparison

Shota Imanaga built a career as a starting pitcher and Buddy Boshers as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Shota Imanaga led in run prevention (ERA+ 130 vs 88), walk avoidance (BB%+ 180 vs 159), and strikeout rate (K%+ 106 vs 92). Buddy Boshers held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 74). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Shota Imanaga.