Frank Francisco vs. Tim Hudson — Career Comparison

Tim Hudson built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank Francisco 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 94), run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 105), and home run suppression (HR9+ 124 vs 121). Frank Francisco held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 127 vs 79). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tim Hudson.