Shota Imanaga vs. Brian Wilson — Career Comparison

Shota Imanaga built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Wilson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian Wilson led in home run suppression (HR9+ 185 vs 74), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 131 vs 99), and strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 106). Shota Imanaga held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 180 vs 93). Role difference aside, Brian Wilson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.