Shota Imanaga vs. Ryan Weber — Career Comparison

Shota Imanaga built a career as a starting pitcher and Ryan Weber 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 run prevention (ERA+ 130 vs 87), strikeout rate (K%+ 106 vs 63), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 88). Ryan Weber held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 218 vs 180). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Shota Imanaga.