D. J. Carrasco vs. Shota Imanaga — Career Comparison

Shota Imanaga built a career as a starting pitcher and D. J. Carrasco 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 180 vs 100), run prevention (ERA+ 130 vs 87), and strikeout rate (K%+ 106 vs 74). D. J. Carrasco held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 107 vs 74). Role difference aside, Shota Imanaga holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.