Tim Hudson vs Derek Lowe: Career Stats Comparison
Tim Hudson has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 8 scored categories on this page (8 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Tim Hudson played 1999–2015 as a pitcher; Derek Lowe played 1997–2013 as a pitcher.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
Tim Hudson (1999–2015) and Derek Lowe (1997–2013) — both debuted in the 1990s. Tim Hudson finished with 222 wins and 2,080 strikeouts; Derek Lowe finished with 176 wins and 1,722 strikeouts. The table below sets out their careers line by line.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Tim Hudson, in 8 of the 8 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA? Tim Hudson, with 3.49 to Derek Lowe's 4.03.
- Who won more games? Tim Hudson, with 222 to Derek Lowe's 176.
- Who recorded more strikeouts? Tim Hudson, with 2,080 to Derek Lowe's 1,722.
- Who had the better WHIP? Tim Hudson, with 1.24 to Derek Lowe's 1.33.
- How many innings did each pitch? Tim Hudson 3,126.2, Derek Lowe 2,671.1.
- Who threw more shutouts? Tim Hudson, with 13 to Derek Lowe's 4.
Tim Hudson
Derek Lowe
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. Lower ERA, WHIP and BB/9 lead; higher K/9 leads. 8 of the 16 lines below are scored; the other 8 are shown but not scored. Games, starts and innings measure playing time, and losses, walks and hits allowed track how long someone pitched, so they are left unmarked, as is any line where both players are at zero. Rate stats are not era-adjusted, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Tim Hudson | Derek Lowe |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | Leads: 222 | 176 |
| Losses not scored | 133 | 157 |
| Games not scored | 482 | 681 |
| Games Started not scored | 479 | 377 |
| Complete Games | Leads: 26 | 10 |
| Shutouts | Leads: 13 | 4 |
| Saves not scored | 0 | 86 |
| Strikeouts | Leads: 2,080 | 1,722 |
| Walks not scored | 917 | 794 |
| Hits Allowed not scored | 2,957 | 2,759 |
| Home Runs Allowed not scored | 248 | 217 |
| Innings Pitched not scored | 3,126.2 | 2,671.1 |
| ERA | Leads: 3.49 | 4.03 |
| WHIP | Leads: 1.24 | 1.33 |
| K/9 | Leads: 5.99 | 5.80 |
| BB/9 | Leads: 2.64 | 2.68 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Tim Hudson leads Derek Lowe 40,402 to 35,122 — driven by per-season impact — 2,377 PIV per season to 2,066 — rather than by longevity, since Tim Hudson played 17 seasons to Derek Lowe's 17. 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).
Tim Hudson — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Derek Lowe — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
Tim Hudson leads 8 of the 8 scored categories on the head-to-head card: wins, complete games, shutouts, strikeouts, and others. Derek Lowe leads 0: no scored category. 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.
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How the Tim Hudson and Derek Lowe careers compare
From 1999 through 2013, Tim Hudson and Derek Lowe were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 482 games for Tim Hudson and 681 for Derek Lowe across 17 and 17 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Tim Hudson leads every scored row of the table. By rate, Tim Hudson struck out 5.99 and walked 2.64 per nine innings; Derek Lowe struck out 5.80 and walked 2.68. Their roles differ: Tim Hudson was mainly a starter (479 starts in 482 games); Derek Lowe split time between starting and relief (377 starts in 681 games). Tim Hudson allowed fewer baserunners, a 1.24 WHIP to Derek Lowe's 1.33.
Tim Hudson vs Derek Lowe: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Tim Hudson or Derek Lowe?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Tim Hudson leads Derek Lowe in 8 of the 8 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA?
- Tim Hudson, with 3.49 to Derek Lowe's 4.03.
- Who won more games?
- Tim Hudson, with 222 to Derek Lowe's 176.
- Who recorded more strikeouts?
- Tim Hudson, with 2,080 to Derek Lowe's 1,722.
- Who had the better WHIP?
- Tim Hudson, with 1.24 to Derek Lowe's 1.33.