Jean Machi vs. Jake Odorizzi — Career Comparison

Jake Odorizzi built a career as a starting pitcher and Jean Machi as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jean Machi led in home run suppression (HR9+ 150 vs 89), walk avoidance (BB%+ 125 vs 94), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 117 vs 96). Jake Odorizzi held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 94). Role difference aside, Jean Machi holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.