Jeff Nelson vs. Jake Odorizzi — Career Comparison

Jake Odorizzi built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Nelson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jeff Nelson led in home run suppression (HR9+ 190 vs 89), strikeout rate (K%+ 119 vs 103), and run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 103). Jake Odorizzi held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 80). Role difference aside, Jeff Nelson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.