Jake Odorizzi vs. Mike Willis — Career Comparison

Jake Odorizzi built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Willis 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 61), run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 81), and strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 87). Mike Willis held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 94). Role difference aside, Jake Odorizzi holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.