Shota Imanaga vs. Brandon Workman — Career Comparison

Shota Imanaga built a career as a starting pitcher and Brandon Workman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brandon Workman led in home run suppression (HR9+ 275 vs 74), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 99), and strikeout rate (K%+ 110 vs 106). Shota Imanaga held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 180 vs 97). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brandon Workman.