Jake Odorizzi vs. Taylor Tankersley — Career Comparison

Jake Odorizzi built a career as a starting pitcher and Taylor Tankersley as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Taylor Tankersley led in home run suppression (HR9+ 124 vs 89), strikeout rate (K%+ 134 vs 103), and run prevention (ERA+ 127 vs 103). Jake Odorizzi held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 65). Role difference aside, Taylor Tankersley holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.