Shota Imanaga vs. John Wasdin — Career Comparison

Shota Imanaga built a career as a starting pitcher and John Wasdin 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 133), run prevention (ERA+ 130 vs 84), and strikeout rate (K%+ 106 vs 84). Role difference aside, Shota Imanaga holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.