Jake Odorizzi vs. Bill Simas — Career Comparison

Jake Odorizzi built a career as a starting pitcher and Bill Simas as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bill Simas led in home run suppression (HR9+ 117 vs 89), run prevention (ERA+ 121 vs 103), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 106 vs 94). Role difference aside, Bill Simas holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.