Tim Hudson vs. David Pauley — Career Comparison

Tim Hudson built a career as a starting pitcher and David Pauley 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 102), strikeout rate (K%+ 79 vs 73), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 92). David Pauley held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 124 vs 104). Role difference aside, Tim Hudson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.