Tim Hudson vs. Gary Lavelle — Career Comparison

Tim Hudson built a career as a starting pitcher and Gary Lavelle as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Gary Lavelle led in strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 79), home run suppression (HR9+ 146 vs 124), and run prevention (ERA+ 123 vs 112). Tim Hudson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 87). Role difference aside, Gary Lavelle holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.