Tim Hudson vs. Dennis Powell — Career Comparison

Tim Hudson built a career as a starting pitcher and Dennis Powell 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 82), run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 86), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 89). Dennis Powell held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 89 vs 79). Role difference aside, Tim Hudson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.