Tim Hudson vs. Chris Smith — Career Comparison

Tim Hudson built a career as a starting pitcher and Chris Smith 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 45), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 63), and run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 81). Role difference aside, Tim Hudson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.