Brody Koerner vs. Jake Odorizzi — Career Comparison

Jake Odorizzi built a career as a starting pitcher and Brody Koerner as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brody Koerner posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3 and WHIP 1.333 compared to 3.99 and 1.255 for Jake Odorizzi. By the career numbers, Brody Koerner had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.