Tim Hudson vs. Sam Marsonek — Career Comparison

Tim Hudson built a career as a starting pitcher and Sam Marsonek as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Sam Marsonek posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 1.500 compared to 3.49 and 1.266 for Tim Hudson. By the career numbers, Sam Marsonek had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.