Ryota Igarashi vs. Triston McKenzie — Career Comparison

Triston McKenzie 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. Triston McKenzie posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.07 and WHIP 1.158 compared to 6.41 and 1.849 for Ryota Igarashi. By the career numbers, Triston McKenzie had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.