Jake Odorizzi vs. Ricky Stone — Career Comparison

Jake Odorizzi built a career as a starting pitcher and Ricky Stone 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 87), home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 77), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 87). Ricky Stone held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 94). Role difference aside, Jake Odorizzi holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.