Kei Igawa vs. Arodys Vizcaino — Career Comparison

Kei Igawa built a career as a starting pitcher and Arodys Vizcaino as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Arodys Vizcaino posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.11 and WHIP 1.345 compared to 6.66 and 1.772 for Kei Igawa. By the career numbers, Arodys Vizcaino had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.