Tim Hudson vs CC Sabathia: Career Stats Comparison
Tim Hudson and CC Sabathia 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; CC Sabathia played 2001–2019 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 CC Sabathia (2001–2019) — they debuted in the 1990s and the 2000s respectively and share 15 seasons. Tim Hudson finished with 222 wins and 2,080 strikeouts; CC Sabathia finished with 251 wins and 3,093 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? Tim Hudson, with 3.49 to CC Sabathia's 3.74.
- Who won more games? CC Sabathia, with 251 to Tim Hudson's 222.
- Who recorded more strikeouts? CC Sabathia, with 3,093 to Tim Hudson's 2,080.
- Who had the better WHIP? Tim Hudson, with 1.24 to CC Sabathia's 1.26.
- How many innings did each pitch? Tim Hudson 3,126.2, CC Sabathia 3,577.1.
- Who threw more shutouts? Tim Hudson, with 13 to CC Sabathia's 12.
Tim Hudson
CC Sabathia
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 | CC Sabathia |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 222 | Leads: 251 |
| Losses not scored | 133 | 161 |
| Games not scored | 482 | 561 |
| Games Started not scored | 479 | 560 |
| Complete Games | 26 | Leads: 38 |
| Shutouts | Leads: 13 | 12 |
| Saves not scored | 0 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 2,080 | Leads: 3,093 |
| Walks not scored | 917 | 1,099 |
| Hits Allowed not scored | 2,957 | 3,404 |
| Home Runs Allowed not scored | 248 | 382 |
| Innings Pitched not scored | 3,126.2 | 3,577.1 |
| ERA | Leads: 3.49 | 3.74 |
| WHIP | Leads: 1.24 | 1.26 |
| K/9 | 5.99 | Leads: 7.78 |
| BB/9 | Leads: 2.64 | 2.76 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), CC Sabathia edges Tim Hudson 43,212 to 40,402 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: CC Sabathia played 19 seasons to Tim Hudson's 17, while Tim Hudson carries the higher per-season figure (2,377 to 2,274). 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)
CC Sabathia — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
Tim Hudson and CC Sabathia 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 CC Sabathia higher. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Tim Hudson and CC Sabathia careers compare
Tim Hudson and CC Sabathia were active at the same time between 2001 and 2015. The two careers are close in length, 482 games for Tim Hudson and 561 for CC Sabathia across 17 and 19 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. CC Sabathia's edges on the table are wins (251 to 222), complete games (38 to 26), and strikeouts (3,093 to 2,080). The per-nine rows read 5.99 strikeouts and 2.64 walks for Tim Hudson, 7.78 and 2.76 for CC Sabathia. Both had the same role: Tim Hudson was mainly a starter (479 starts in 482 games); CC Sabathia was mainly a starter (560 starts in 561 games).
Tim Hudson vs CC Sabathia: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Tim Hudson or CC Sabathia?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, neither leads: they split the 8 scored categories 4–4.
- Who had the better ERA?
- Tim Hudson, with 3.49 to CC Sabathia's 3.74.
- Who won more games?
- CC Sabathia, with 251 to Tim Hudson's 222.
- Who recorded more strikeouts?
- CC Sabathia, with 3,093 to Tim Hudson's 2,080.
- Who had the better WHIP?
- Tim Hudson, with 1.24 to CC Sabathia's 1.26.