Jake Odorizzi vs. Don Shaw — Career Comparison

Jake Odorizzi built a career as a starting pitcher and Don 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 75), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 89), and strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 100). Don Shaw held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 175 vs 89). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jake Odorizzi.