Ryota Igarashi vs. Lynn McGlothen — Career Comparison

Lynn McGlothen 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. Lynn McGlothen posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.98 and WHIP 1.461 compared to 6.41 and 1.849 for Ryota Igarashi. By the career numbers, Lynn McGlothen had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.