Jake Odorizzi vs. Steve Shields — Career Comparison

Jake Odorizzi built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Shields 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 run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 82), strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 83), and home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 79). Steve Shields held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 102 vs 94). Role difference aside, Jake Odorizzi holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.