Johnny Cueto vs. Shingo Takatsu — Career Comparison

Johnny Cueto built a career as a starting pitcher and Shingo Takatsu as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Johnny Cueto led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 109 vs 96), home run suppression (HR9+ 91 vs 80), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 91). Shingo Takatsu held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 136 vs 100). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Johnny Cueto.