Jake Odorizzi vs. Ed Sprague — Career Comparison

Jake Odorizzi built a career as a starting pitcher and Ed Sprague 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 65), run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 79), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 76). Ed Sprague held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 100 vs 89). Role difference aside, Jake Odorizzi holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.