Ted Bowsfield vs. Shingo Takatsu — Career Comparison

Ted Bowsfield built a career as a starting pitcher and Shingo Takatsu as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ted Bowsfield led in home run suppression (HR9+ 101 vs 80), walk avoidance (BB%+ 114 vs 96), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 91). Shingo Takatsu held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 136 vs 92). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ted Bowsfield.