Tim Hudson vs. Leo Marentette — Career Comparison

Tim Hudson built a career as a starting pitcher and Leo Marentette as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Hudson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.49 and WHIP 1.266 compared to 4.32 and 1.560 for Leo Marentette. By the career numbers, Tim Hudson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.