Fernando Abad vs. Jake Odorizzi — Career Comparison

Jake Odorizzi built a career as a starting pitcher and Fernando Abad as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Fernando Abad led in run prevention (ERA+ 127 vs 103), home run suppression (HR9+ 108 vs 89), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 102 vs 94). Jake Odorizzi held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 94). Role difference aside, Fernando Abad holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.