Josh Osich vs. Masahiro Tanaka — Career Comparison

Masahiro Tanaka built a career as a starting pitcher and Josh Osich as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Masahiro Tanaka led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 154 vs 109), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 110 vs 78), and run prevention (ERA+ 115 vs 83). Role difference aside, Masahiro Tanaka holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.