Tim Hudson vs. Ken Patterson — Career Comparison

Tim Hudson built a career as a starting pitcher and Ken Patterson 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 124 vs 77), walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 77), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 79). Ken Patterson held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 84 vs 79). Role difference aside, Tim Hudson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.