Sam Freeman vs. Ryota Igarashi — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Sam Freeman posted a stronger line than Ryota Igarashi. Sam Freeman posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.58 vs 6.41) and WHIP (1.447 vs 1.849). By the career numbers, Sam Freeman 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.