Shota Imanaga vs. Dave LaRoche — Career Comparison

Shota Imanaga built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave LaRoche as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Shota Imanaga led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 180 vs 97), run prevention (ERA+ 130 vs 87), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 93). Dave LaRoche held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 117 vs 106). Role difference aside, Shota Imanaga holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.