John Barfield vs. Tim Hudson — Career Comparison

Tim Hudson built a career as a starting pitcher and John Barfield 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 run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 84), strikeout rate (K%+ 79 vs 53), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 96). John Barfield held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 145 vs 104). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tim Hudson.