Shigetoshi Hasegawa vs. Dan Petry — Career Comparison

Dan Petry built a career as a starting pitcher and Shigetoshi Hasegawa as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Shigetoshi Hasegawa led in home run suppression (HR9+ 103 vs 77), run prevention (ERA+ 115 vs 90), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 106 vs 82). Role difference aside, Shigetoshi Hasegawa holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.