Eddie Files vs. Ryota Igarashi — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Eddie Files posted a stronger line than Ryota Igarashi. Eddie Files posted stronger numbers in ERA (6 vs 6.41) and WHIP (1.222 vs 1.849). By the career numbers, Eddie Files 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.