Shota Imanaga vs. Bob Wells — Career Comparison

Shota Imanaga built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Wells 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 81), walk avoidance (BB%+ 180 vs 136), and strikeout rate (K%+ 106 vs 78). Role difference aside, Shota Imanaga holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.