Shota Imanaga vs. Curt Leskanic — Career Comparison

Shota Imanaga built a career as a starting pitcher and Curt Leskanic 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 82), run prevention (ERA+ 130 vs 87), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 84). Curt Leskanic held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 74 vs 74). Role difference aside, Shota Imanaga holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.