Carl Edwards vs. Jake Odorizzi — Career Comparison

Jake Odorizzi built a career as a starting pitcher and Carl Edwards as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Carl Edwards led in home run suppression (HR9+ 161 vs 89), run prevention (ERA+ 138 vs 103), and strikeout rate (K%+ 134 vs 103). Jake Odorizzi held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 80). Role difference aside, Carl Edwards holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.