Ryota Igarashi vs. Paul Maholm — Career Comparison

Paul Maholm built a career as a starting pitcher and Ryota Igarashi as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Paul Maholm posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.3 and WHIP 1.425 compared to 6.41 and 1.849 for Ryota Igarashi. By the career numbers, Paul Maholm had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.