Kei Igawa vs. Taylor Tankersley — Career Comparison

Kei Igawa built a career as a starting pitcher and Taylor Tankersley as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Taylor Tankersley posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.58 and WHIP 1.593 compared to 6.66 and 1.772 for Kei Igawa. By the career numbers, Taylor Tankersley had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.