Tim Hudson vs. Jeff Wallace — Career Comparison

Tim Hudson built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Wallace 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 56), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 87), and run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 105). Jeff Wallace held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 158 vs 124). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tim Hudson.