Norm Charlton vs. Ryota Igarashi — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Norm Charlton posted a stronger line than Ryota Igarashi. Norm Charlton posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.71 vs 6.41) and WHIP (1.372 vs 1.849). By the career numbers, Norm Charlton 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.