Tim Hudson vs. Tom Timmermann — Career Comparison

Tim Hudson built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Timmermann as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tom Timmermann led in home run suppression (HR9+ 198 vs 124), strikeout rate (K%+ 97 vs 79), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 109 vs 98). Tim Hudson held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 99). Role difference aside, Tom Timmermann holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.