Jake Odorizzi vs. Joakim Soria — Career Comparison

Jake Odorizzi built a career as a starting pitcher and Joakim Soria as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Joakim Soria led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 124 vs 94), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 96), and strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 103). Role difference aside, Joakim Soria holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.