Jake Odorizzi vs. Ryan Wagner — Career Comparison

Jake Odorizzi built a career as a starting pitcher and Ryan Wagner as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ryan Wagner led in home run suppression (HR9+ 105 vs 89), walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 94), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 96). Jake Odorizzi held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 78). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ryan Wagner.