Hagen Danner vs. Jake Odorizzi — Career Comparison

Jake Odorizzi built a career as a starting pitcher and Hagen Danner as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Hagen Danner posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 0.000 compared to 3.99 and 1.255 for Jake Odorizzi. By the career numbers, Hagen Danner had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.