Jake Odorizzi vs. Steven Wilson — Career Comparison

Jake Odorizzi built a career as a starting pitcher and Steven Wilson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steven Wilson led in run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 103), walk avoidance (BB%+ 95 vs 94), and home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 89). Jake Odorizzi held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 100). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Steven Wilson.