Shota Imanaga vs. Antonio Osuna — Career Comparison

Shota Imanaga built a career as a starting pitcher and Antonio Osuna as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Antonio Osuna led in home run suppression (HR9+ 128 vs 74), strikeout rate (K%+ 131 vs 106), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 120 vs 99). Shota Imanaga held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 180 vs 97). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Antonio Osuna.