Keith Comstock vs. Hisashi Iwakuma — Career Comparison

Hisashi Iwakuma built a career as a starting pitcher and Keith Comstock as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Keith Comstock led in strikeout rate (K%+ 142 vs 106), home run suppression (HR9+ 117 vs 96), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 109). Hisashi Iwakuma held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 160 vs 79). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Keith Comstock.