Ryota Igarashi vs. George McConnell — Career Comparison

George McConnell 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. George McConnell posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.6 and WHIP 1.165 compared to 6.41 and 1.849 for Ryota Igarashi. By the career numbers, George McConnell had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.