Tim Hudson vs. Aaron Small — Career Comparison

Tim Hudson built a career as a starting pitcher and Aaron Small as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Aaron Small led in home run suppression (HR9+ 166 vs 124), walk avoidance (BB%+ 120 vs 104), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 98). Tim Hudson held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 79 vs 68). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Aaron Small.