Tim Hudson vs. Scott Strickland — Career Comparison

Tim Hudson built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Strickland as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Strickland led in strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 79), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 125 vs 98), and run prevention (ERA+ 132 vs 112). Role difference aside, Scott Strickland holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.