Shota Imanaga vs. Roy Thomas — Career Comparison

Shota Imanaga built a career as a starting pitcher and Roy Thomas as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Roy Thomas led in home run suppression (HR9+ 121 vs 74), strikeout rate (K%+ 109 vs 106), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 99). Shota Imanaga held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 180 vs 90). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Roy Thomas.