Tyler Cyr vs. Shota Imanaga — Career Comparison

Shota Imanaga built a career as a starting pitcher and Tyler Cyr as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tyler Cyr posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.4 and WHIP 1.133 compared to 3.28 and 1.006 for Shota Imanaga. By the career numbers, Tyler Cyr had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.