Rex Brothers vs. Jake Odorizzi — Career Comparison

Jake Odorizzi built a career as a starting pitcher and Rex Brothers as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rex Brothers led in strikeout rate (K%+ 129 vs 103), run prevention (ERA+ 115 vs 103), and home run suppression (HR9+ 102 vs 89). Jake Odorizzi held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 71). Role difference aside, Rex Brothers holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.