Jake Odorizzi vs. Brian Sanches — Career Comparison

Jake Odorizzi built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Sanches 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 86), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 92), and strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 101). Brian Sanches held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 143 vs 103). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jake Odorizzi.