Tim Hudson vs Derek Lowe: Career Stats Comparison
Tim Hudson (1999–2015) and Derek Lowe (1997–2013) — both came up during the 1990s, so the matchup is a direct one. Tim Hudson compiled 222 wins and 2,080 strikeouts; Derek Lowe put up 176 wins and 1,722 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
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. For pitchers, lower ERA, WHIP, and BB/9 lead; higher K/9 leads.
| Statistic | Tim Hudson | Derek Lowe |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 222 | 176 |
| Losses | 133 | 157 |
| Games | 482 | 681 |
| Games Started | 479 | 377 |
| Complete Games | 26 | 10 |
| Shutouts | 13 | 4 |
| Saves | 0 | 86 |
| Strikeouts | 2,080 | 1,722 |
| Walks | 917 | 794 |
| Hits Allowed | 2,957 | 2,759 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 248 | 217 |
| Innings Pitched | 3,126 | 2,671 |
| ERA | 3.49 | 4.03 |
| WHIP | 1.24 | 1.33 |
| K/9 | 5.99 | 5.80 |
| BB/9 | 2.64 | 2.68 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Tim Hudson leads Derek Lowe 40,402 to 35,122 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,377 vs 1,849 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).
Tim Hudson — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Derek Lowe — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Tim Hudson leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and WHIP, while Derek Lowe owns no headline categories. 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.