Shota Imanaga vs. Frank Williams — Career Comparison

Shota Imanaga built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank Williams 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 81), run prevention (ERA+ 130 vs 119), and strikeout rate (K%+ 106 vs 96). Frank Williams held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 185 vs 74). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Shota Imanaga.