Bryan Baker vs. Tim Hudson — Career Comparison

Tim Hudson built a career as a starting pitcher and Bryan Baker as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bryan Baker led in strikeout rate (K%+ 116 vs 79), home run suppression (HR9+ 147 vs 124), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 117 vs 98). Tim Hudson held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 107). Role difference aside, Bryan Baker holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.