Brad Arnsberg vs. Tim Hudson — Career Comparison

Tim Hudson built a career as a starting pitcher and Brad Arnsberg as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Hudson led in home run suppression (HR9+ 124 vs 97), walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 85), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 88). Brad Arnsberg held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 133 vs 112). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tim Hudson.