Jake Odorizzi vs. Paul Shuey — Career Comparison

Jake Odorizzi built a career as a starting pitcher and Paul Shuey as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Paul Shuey led in home run suppression (HR9+ 142 vs 89), run prevention (ERA+ 133 vs 103), and strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 103). Jake Odorizzi held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 85). Role difference aside, Paul Shuey holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.