Tim Hudson vs. Derek Lilliquist — Career Comparison

Tim Hudson built a career as a starting pitcher and Derek Lilliquist as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Derek Lilliquist led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 146 vs 104), run prevention (ERA+ 140 vs 112), and strikeout rate (K%+ 93 vs 79). Tim Hudson held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 124 vs 91). Role difference aside, Derek Lilliquist holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.