Jeff Hoffman vs. Jake Odorizzi — Career Comparison

Jake Odorizzi built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Hoffman 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 86), home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 75), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 82). Role difference aside, Jake Odorizzi holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.