Tim Hudson vs. Carlos Marmol — Career Comparison

Tim Hudson built a career as a starting pitcher and Carlos Marmol as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Hudson led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 55), run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 95), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 89). Carlos Marmol held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 127 vs 79). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tim Hudson.