Bob Apodaca vs. Tim Hudson — Career Comparison

Tim Hudson built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Apodaca as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Apodaca led in run prevention (ERA+ 148 vs 112), strikeout rate (K%+ 101 vs 79), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 107 vs 98). Tim Hudson held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 124 vs 120). Role difference aside, Bob Apodaca holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.