Tim Hudson vs. Brandon Maurer — Career Comparison

Tim Hudson built a career as a starting pitcher and Brandon Maurer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brandon Maurer led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 129 vs 104), strikeout rate (K%+ 90 vs 79), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 98). Tim Hudson held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 84). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brandon Maurer.