Jake Odorizzi vs. Cory Wade — Career Comparison

Jake Odorizzi built a career as a starting pitcher and Cory Wade as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cory Wade led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 181 vs 94), run prevention (ERA+ 146 vs 103), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 96). Jake Odorizzi held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 82). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Cory Wade.