Shota Imanaga vs. Rube Washington — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Shota Imanaga and Rube Washington are fairly close on the surface numbers. Rube Washington posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.64 vs 3.28) and home runs allowed (0.23 per nine innings vs 1.64). Shota Imanaga had the advantage in WHIP (1.006 vs 1.174). By the career numbers, Rube Washington had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.