Ryota Igarashi vs. Jim McElroy — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jim McElroy posted a stronger line than Ryota Igarashi. Jim McElroy posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.12 vs 6.41) and WHIP (1.543 vs 1.849). By the career numbers, Jim McElroy 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.