Shota Imanaga vs. Brendon Little — Career Comparison

Shota Imanaga built a career as a starting pitcher and Brendon Little 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 78), run prevention (ERA+ 130 vs 116), and strikeout rate (K%+ 106 vs 103). Brendon Little held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 238 vs 74). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Shota Imanaga.