Ryota Igarashi vs. George Meakim — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, George Meakim posted a stronger line than Ryota Igarashi. George Meakim posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.03 vs 6.41) and WHIP (1.434 vs 1.849). By the career numbers, George Meakim 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.