Tim Hudson vs. Hunter Strickland — Career Comparison

Tim Hudson built a career as a starting pitcher and Hunter Strickland 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 115), walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 97), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 96). Hunter Strickland held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 124 vs 112). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tim Hudson.