Tim Hudson vs. Joakim Soria — Career Comparison

Tim Hudson built a career as a starting pitcher and Joakim Soria as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Joakim Soria led in strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 79), walk avoidance (BB%+ 124 vs 104), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 98). Tim Hudson held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 124 vs 92). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Joakim Soria.