Kurt Knudsen vs. Jake Odorizzi — Career Comparison

Jake Odorizzi built a career as a starting pitcher and Kurt Knudsen 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 53), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 77), and run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 86). Kurt Knudsen held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 103). Role difference aside, Jake Odorizzi holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.