Tim Hudson vs. Shingo Takatsu — Career Comparison

Tim Hudson built a career as a starting pitcher and Shingo Takatsu 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 80), walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 96), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 91). Shingo Takatsu held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 120 vs 79). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tim Hudson.