Tim Hudson vs. Jeff Nelson — Career Comparison

Tim Hudson built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Nelson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jeff Nelson led in home run suppression (HR9+ 190 vs 124), strikeout rate (K%+ 119 vs 79), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 98). Tim Hudson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 80). Role difference aside, Jeff Nelson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.