Ed Carroll vs. Ryota Igarashi — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ed Carroll posted a stronger line than Ryota Igarashi. Ed Carroll posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.61 vs 6.41) and WHIP (1.441 vs 1.849). By the career numbers, Ed Carroll 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.