Shota Imanaga vs. Mike Lincoln — Career Comparison

Shota Imanaga built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Lincoln 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 125), run prevention (ERA+ 130 vs 105), and strikeout rate (K%+ 106 vs 81). Mike Lincoln held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 102 vs 74). Role difference aside, Shota Imanaga holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.