Tim Hill vs. Jake Odorizzi — Career Comparison

Jake Odorizzi built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Hill as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Hill led in home run suppression (HR9+ 237 vs 89), walk avoidance (BB%+ 137 vs 94), and run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 103). Jake Odorizzi held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 60). Role difference aside, Tim Hill holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.