Jake Odorizzi vs. Robert Stephenson — Career Comparison

Jake Odorizzi built a career as a starting pitcher and Robert Stephenson 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 run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 97), strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 101), and home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 88). Robert Stephenson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 107 vs 94). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jake Odorizzi.