Tim Hudson vs. John Wetteland — Career Comparison

Tim Hudson built a career as a starting pitcher and John Wetteland as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Wetteland led in strikeout rate (K%+ 134 vs 79), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 110 vs 98), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 113 vs 104). Tim Hudson held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 124 vs 85). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to John Wetteland.