Jake Odorizzi vs. Bryan Shaw — Career Comparison

Jake Odorizzi built a career as a starting pitcher and Bryan Shaw 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 82), run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 92), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 88). Bryan Shaw held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 97 vs 89). Role difference aside, Jake Odorizzi holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.