Brad Boxberger vs. Shota Imanaga — Career Comparison

Shota Imanaga built a career as a starting pitcher and Brad Boxberger as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brad Boxberger led in strikeout rate (K%+ 138 vs 106), home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 74), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 99). Shota Imanaga held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 180 vs 89). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brad Boxberger.