Ryota Igarashi vs. Chris Waters — Career Comparison

Chris Waters 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. Chris Waters posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.07 and WHIP 1.480 compared to 6.41 and 1.849 for Ryota Igarashi. By the career numbers, Chris Waters had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.