Tim Hudson vs. Scott Sauerbeck — Career Comparison

Tim Hudson built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Sauerbeck as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Sauerbeck led in strikeout rate (K%+ 121 vs 79), home run suppression (HR9+ 155 vs 124), and run prevention (ERA+ 121 vs 112). Tim Hudson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 73). Role difference aside, Scott Sauerbeck holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.