Ryota Igarashi vs. Tom Metcalf — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Tom Metcalf posted a stronger line than Ryota Igarashi. Tom Metcalf posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.77 vs 6.41) and WHIP (1.231 vs 1.849). By the career numbers, Tom Metcalf 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.