Kei Igawa vs. Johnny Jones — Career Comparison

Kei Igawa built a career as a starting pitcher and Johnny Jones as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Johnny Jones posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.06 and WHIP 2.020 compared to 6.66 and 1.772 for Kei Igawa. By the career numbers, Johnny Jones had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.