David Hernandez vs. Jake Odorizzi — Career Comparison

Jake Odorizzi built a career as a starting pitcher and David Hernandez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jake Odorizzi led in run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 83), home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 74), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 89). David Hernandez held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 103). Role difference aside, Jake Odorizzi holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.