Robert Person vs. Shingo Takatsu — Career Comparison

Robert Person 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. Robert Person led in home run suppression (HR9+ 105 vs 80), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 91), and strikeout rate (K%+ 125 vs 120). Shingo Takatsu held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 136 vs 104). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Robert Person.