Shota Imanaga vs. Scott Service — Career Comparison

Shota Imanaga built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Service as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Service led in strikeout rate (K%+ 128 vs 106), home run suppression (HR9+ 90 vs 74), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 99). Shota Imanaga held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 180 vs 100). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Scott Service.