Steve Crawford vs. Ryota Igarashi — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Steve Crawford posted a stronger line than Ryota Igarashi. Steve Crawford posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.17 vs 6.41) and WHIP (1.536 vs 1.849). By the career numbers, Steve Crawford 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.