John Caneira vs. Shota Imanaga — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Shota Imanaga posted a stronger line than John Caneira. Shota Imanaga posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.28 vs 4.71) and WHIP (1.006 vs 1.541). By the career numbers, Shota Imanaga had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.