Shota Imanaga vs. Jose Leclerc — Career Comparison

Shota Imanaga built a career as a starting pitcher and Jose Leclerc as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jose Leclerc led in home run suppression (HR9+ 128 vs 74), strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 106), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 110 vs 99). Shota Imanaga held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 180 vs 73). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jose Leclerc.