Jake Odorizzi vs. Duane Underwood — Career Comparison

Jake Odorizzi built a career as a starting pitcher and Duane Underwood as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Duane Underwood led in home run suppression (HR9+ 380 vs 89), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 118 vs 96), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 109 vs 94). Jake Odorizzi held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 88). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Duane Underwood.