Jake Odorizzi vs. Josh Staumont — Career Comparison

Jake Odorizzi built a career as a starting pitcher and Josh Staumont as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Josh Staumont led in home run suppression (HR9+ 139 vs 89), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 106 vs 96), and strikeout rate (K%+ 108 vs 103). Jake Odorizzi held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 76). Role difference aside, Josh Staumont holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.