Randy Flores vs. Jake Odorizzi — Career Comparison

Jake Odorizzi built a career as a starting pitcher and Randy Flores as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Randy Flores led in home run suppression (HR9+ 161 vs 89), walk avoidance (BB%+ 122 vs 94), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 121 vs 96). Jake Odorizzi held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 99). Role difference aside, Randy Flores holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.