Hideki Okajima vs. Dave Stewart — Career Comparison

Dave Stewart built a career as a starting pitcher and Hideki Okajima as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Hideki Okajima led in run prevention (ERA+ 142 vs 91), walk avoidance (BB%+ 120 vs 84), and home run suppression (HR9+ 98 vs 75). Role difference aside, Hideki Okajima holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.