Kei Igawa vs. Tyler Yates — Career Comparison

Kei Igawa built a career as a starting pitcher and Tyler Yates as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tyler Yates posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.12 and WHIP 1.661 compared to 6.66 and 1.772 for Kei Igawa. By the career numbers, Tyler Yates had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.