Shota Imanaga vs. Caleb Thielbar — Career Comparison

Shota Imanaga built a career as a starting pitcher and Caleb Thielbar as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Caleb Thielbar led in home run suppression (HR9+ 119 vs 74), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 115 vs 99), and run prevention (ERA+ 137 vs 130). Shota Imanaga held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 180 vs 118). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Caleb Thielbar.