Jake Odorizzi vs. Michael Tejera — Career Comparison

Jake Odorizzi built a career as a starting pitcher and Michael Tejera as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Michael Tejera led in home run suppression (HR9+ 119 vs 89), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 100 vs 96), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 98 vs 94). Jake Odorizzi held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 87). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Michael Tejera.