Brian Kingman vs. Shingo Takatsu — Career Comparison

Brian Kingman built a career as a starting pitcher and Shingo Takatsu as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian Kingman led in home run suppression (HR9+ 101 vs 80), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 91), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 99 vs 96). Shingo Takatsu held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 136 vs 98). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brian Kingman.