Jake Odorizzi vs. Jim Willoughby — Career Comparison

Jake Odorizzi built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Willoughby 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 80), run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 92), and home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 83). Jim Willoughby held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 141 vs 94). Role difference aside, Jake Odorizzi holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.