Charles Hudson vs. Rick Lysander — Career Comparison

Charles Hudson built a career as a starting pitcher and Rick Lysander as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Charles Hudson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.7 and WHIP 1.500 compared to 4.28 and 1.588 for Rick Lysander. By the career numbers, Charles Hudson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.