Tim Hudson vs. Brian Tallet — Career Comparison

Tim Hudson built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Tallet as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian Tallet led in home run suppression (HR9+ 204 vs 124), strikeout rate (K%+ 94 vs 79), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 98). Tim Hudson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 90). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brian Tallet.