Tim Hudson vs. Rick Lysander — Career Comparison

Tim 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. Rick Lysander led in home run suppression (HR9+ 206 vs 124), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 107 vs 98), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 104). Tim Hudson held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 97). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Rick Lysander.