Tim Hudson vs. Sergio Santos — Career Comparison

Tim Hudson built a career as a starting pitcher and Sergio Santos as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Sergio Santos led in strikeout rate (K%+ 156 vs 79), home run suppression (HR9+ 191 vs 124), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 138 vs 98). Tim Hudson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 83). Role difference aside, Sergio Santos holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.