Jake Odorizzi vs. Tim Stoddard — Career Comparison

Jake Odorizzi built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Stoddard 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 83), home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 70), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 78). Tim Stoddard held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 103). Role difference aside, Jake Odorizzi holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.