Jeremy Accardo vs. Tim Hudson — Career Comparison

Tim Hudson built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeremy Accardo as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jeremy Accardo led in strikeout rate (K%+ 91 vs 79), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 106 vs 98), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 107 vs 104). Tim Hudson held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 108). Role difference aside, Jeremy Accardo holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.