Frank Herrmann vs. Jake Odorizzi — Career Comparison

Jake Odorizzi built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank Herrmann 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 69), run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 88), and home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 81). Frank Herrmann held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 171 vs 94). Role difference aside, Jake Odorizzi holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.