Porfi Altamirano vs. Jake Odorizzi — Career Comparison

Jake Odorizzi built a career as a starting pitcher and Porfi Altamirano as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jake Odorizzi led in run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 86), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 86), and strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 96). Porfi Altamirano held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 94). Role difference aside, Jake Odorizzi holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.