A. J. Burnett vs Tim Hudson: Career Stats Comparison
A. J. Burnett (1999–2015) and Tim Hudson (1999–2015) — both came up during the 1990s, so the matchup is a direct one. A. J. Burnett compiled 164 wins and 2,513 strikeouts; Tim Hudson put up 222 wins and 2,080 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
A. J. Burnett
Tim Hudson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate. Cells highlighted in green mark the player who leads that line. For pitchers, lower ERA, WHIP, and BB/9 lead; higher K/9 leads.
| Statistic | A. J. Burnett | Tim Hudson |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 164 | 222 |
| Losses | 157 | 133 |
| Games | 435 | 482 |
| Games Started | 430 | 479 |
| Complete Games | 24 | 26 |
| Shutouts | 10 | 13 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 2,513 | 2,080 |
| Walks | 1,100 | 917 |
| Hits Allowed | 2,519 | 2,957 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 263 | 248 |
| Innings Pitched | 2,731 | 3,126 |
| ERA | 3.99 | 3.49 |
| WHIP | 1.32 | 1.24 |
| K/9 | 8.28 | 5.99 |
| BB/9 | 3.62 | 2.64 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Tim Hudson outpaces A. J. Burnett 40,402 to 24,537 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,377 vs 1,443 per year). PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by ERA among qualified workloads (120+ innings).
A. J. Burnett — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Tim Hudson — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Tim Hudson leads in wins, ERA, WHIP, and innings pitched, while A. J. Burnett owns strikeouts and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Tim Hudson. PIV agrees: Tim Hudson grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.