Camilo Doval vs. Hisashi Iwakuma — Career Comparison

Hisashi Iwakuma built a career as a starting pitcher and Camilo Doval as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Camilo Doval led in home run suppression (HR9+ 195 vs 96), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 128 vs 109), and strikeout rate (K%+ 120 vs 106). Hisashi Iwakuma held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 160 vs 83). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Camilo Doval.