Tim Hudson vs. Brett Martin — Career Comparison

Tim Hudson built a career as a starting pitcher and Brett Martin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brett Martin led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 148 vs 104), home run suppression (HR9+ 143 vs 124), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 116 vs 98). Tim Hudson held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 107). Role difference aside, Brett Martin holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.