Taylor Cole vs. Ryota Igarashi — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Taylor Cole posted a stronger line than Ryota Igarashi. Taylor Cole posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.97 vs 6.41) and WHIP (1.410 vs 1.849). By the career numbers, Taylor Cole 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.