Tim Hudson vs. Jake Thielman — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jake Thielman posted a stronger line than Tim Hudson. Jake Thielman posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.16 vs 3.49) and home runs allowed (0.17 per nine innings vs 0.71). By the career numbers, Jake Thielman had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.