Alex Ferson vs. Ryota Igarashi — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Alex Ferson posted a stronger line than Ryota Igarashi. Alex Ferson posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.37 vs 6.41) and WHIP (1.561 vs 1.849). By the career numbers, Alex Ferson 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.