Shota Imanaga vs. Gabe White — Career Comparison

Shota Imanaga built a career as a starting pitcher and Gabe White 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 86), home run suppression (HR9+ 74 vs 57), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 87). Role difference aside, Shota Imanaga holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.