John Hudek vs. Frank Stevens — Career Comparison

Frank Stevens built a career as a starting pitcher and John Hudek as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Hudek posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.43 and WHIP 1.535 compared to 5.84 and 1.587 for Frank Stevens. By the career numbers, John Hudek had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.