Tim Hudson vs Adam Wainwright: Career Stats Comparison
Tim Hudson (1999–2015) and Adam Wainwright (2005–present) — breaking in during the 1990s and the 2000s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Tim Hudson compiled 222 wins and 2,080 strikeouts; Adam Wainwright put up 200 wins and 2,202 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Tim Hudson
Adam Wainwright
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 | Adam Wainwright |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 222 | 200 |
| Losses | 133 | 128 |
| Games | 482 | 478 |
| Games Started | 479 | 411 |
| Complete Games | 26 | 28 |
| Shutouts | 13 | 11 |
| Saves | 0 | 3 |
| Strikeouts | 2,080 | 2,202 |
| Walks | 917 | 736 |
| Hits Allowed | 2,957 | 2,577 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 248 | 233 |
| Innings Pitched | 3,126 | 2,668 |
| ERA | 3.49 | 3.53 |
| WHIP | 1.24 | 1.24 |
| K/9 | 5.99 | 7.43 |
| BB/9 | 2.64 | 2.48 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Adam Wainwright leads Tim Hudson 44,617 to 40,402 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,479 vs 2,377 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)
Adam Wainwright — 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 Adam Wainwright owns strikeouts and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Tim Hudson. Note that PIV actually grades Adam Wainwright ahead, which means Tim Hudson's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.