Jake Odorizzi vs. Mike Trombley — Career Comparison

Jake Odorizzi built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Trombley 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 66), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 89), and run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 98). Mike Trombley held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 108 vs 94). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jake Odorizzi.