Tim Hudson vs. Dan McGinn — Career Comparison

Tim Hudson built a career as a starting pitcher and Dan McGinn 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 run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 72), home run suppression (HR9+ 124 vs 99), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 85). Dan McGinn held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 79). Role difference aside, Tim Hudson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.