Kei Igawa vs. Johnny Van Cuyk — Career Comparison

Kei Igawa built a career as a starting pitcher and Johnny Van Cuyk as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Johnny Van Cuyk posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.23 and WHIP 1.452 compared to 6.66 and 1.772 for Kei Igawa. By the career numbers, Johnny Van Cuyk had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.