Dave Beard vs. Jake Odorizzi — Career Comparison

Jake Odorizzi built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Beard 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 82), home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 70), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 86). Role difference aside, Jake Odorizzi holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.