Rick Austin vs. Tim Hudson — Career Comparison

Tim Hudson built a career as a starting pitcher and Rick Austin 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 83), run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 82), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 85). Rick Austin held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 79). Role difference aside, Tim Hudson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.