Paul Assenmacher vs. Tim Hudson — Career Comparison

Tim Hudson built a career as a starting pitcher and Paul Assenmacher as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Paul Assenmacher led in strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 79), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 106 vs 98), and run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 112). Tim Hudson held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 124 vs 98). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Paul Assenmacher.