Tim Hudson vs David Price: Career Stats Comparison
Tim Hudson and David Price are close to even, splitting the 8 scored categories on this page 4–4 (8 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Tim Hudson played 1999–2015 as a pitcher; David Price played 2008–2022 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 David Price (2008–2022) — they debuted in the 1990s and the 2000s respectively and share 8 seasons. Tim Hudson finished with 222 wins and 2,080 strikeouts; David Price finished with 157 wins and 2,076 strikeouts. The table below sets out their careers line by line.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Neither — they split the 8 scored categories 4–4.
- Who had the better ERA? David Price, with 3.32 to Tim Hudson's 3.49.
- Who won more games? Tim Hudson, with 222 to David Price's 157.
- Who recorded more strikeouts? Tim Hudson, with 2,080 to David Price's 2,076.
- Who had the better WHIP? David Price, with 1.16 to Tim Hudson's 1.24.
- How many innings did each pitch? Tim Hudson 3,126.2, David Price 2,143.2.
- Who threw more shutouts? Tim Hudson, with 13 to David Price's 3.
Tim Hudson
David Price
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 | David Price |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | Leads: 222 | 157 |
| Losses not scored | 133 | 82 |
| Games not scored | 482 | 400 |
| Games Started not scored | 479 | 322 |
| Complete Games | Leads: 26 | 17 |
| Shutouts | Leads: 13 | 3 |
| Saves not scored | 0 | 3 |
| Strikeouts | Leads: 2,080 | 2,076 |
| Walks not scored | 917 | 562 |
| Hits Allowed not scored | 2,957 | 1,930 |
| Home Runs Allowed not scored | 248 | 221 |
| Innings Pitched not scored | 3,126.2 | 2,143.2 |
| ERA | 3.49 | Leads: 3.32 |
| WHIP | 1.24 | Leads: 1.16 |
| K/9 | 5.99 | Leads: 8.72 |
| BB/9 | 2.64 | Leads: 2.36 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Tim Hudson leads David Price 40,402 to 36,995 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Tim Hudson played 17 seasons to David Price's 14, while David Price carries the higher per-season figure (2,643 to 2,377). 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)
David Price — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
Tim Hudson and David Price split the 8 scored categories on the head-to-head card 4-4. On the raw scoreboard neither has the edge. PIV, which is era-adjusted, grades Tim Hudson higher. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Tim Hudson and David Price careers compare
From 2008 through 2015, Tim Hudson and David Price were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 482 games for Tim Hudson and 400 for David Price across 17 and 14 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. David Price's edges on the table are ERA (3.32 to 3.49), WHIP (1.16 to 1.24), and strikeouts per nine (8.72 to 5.99). By rate, Tim Hudson struck out 5.99 and walked 2.64 per nine innings; David Price struck out 8.72 and walked 2.36. Both had the same role: Tim Hudson was mainly a starter (479 starts in 482 games); David Price was mainly a starter (322 starts in 400 games).
Tim Hudson vs David Price: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Tim Hudson or David Price?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, neither leads: they split the 8 scored categories 4–4.
- Who had the better ERA?
- David Price, with 3.32 to Tim Hudson's 3.49.
- Who won more games?
- Tim Hudson, with 222 to David Price's 157.
- Who recorded more strikeouts?
- Tim Hudson, with 2,080 to David Price's 2,076.
- Who had the better WHIP?
- David Price, with 1.16 to Tim Hudson's 1.24.