Chris Devenski vs. Jake Odorizzi — Career Comparison

Jake Odorizzi built a career as a starting pitcher and Chris Devenski as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chris Devenski led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 141 vs 94), home run suppression (HR9+ 131 vs 89), and run prevention (ERA+ 124 vs 103). Role difference aside, Chris Devenski holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.