John Brebbia vs. Shota Imanaga — Career Comparison

Shota Imanaga built a career as a starting pitcher and John Brebbia as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Brebbia led in home run suppression (HR9+ 98 vs 74), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 110 vs 99), and strikeout rate (K%+ 109 vs 106). Shota Imanaga held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 180 vs 137). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to John Brebbia.