Mike Baumann vs. Jake Odorizzi — Career Comparison

Jake Odorizzi built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Baumann 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 90), walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 83), and strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 92). Mike Baumann held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 91 vs 89). Role difference aside, Jake Odorizzi holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.