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Oakland A’s: Tim Hudson deserves better on Hall of Fame ballot

OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 12: Tim Hudson #15 of the Oakland Athletics pitches during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Network Associates Coliseum on August 12, 2004 in Oakland, California. The Tigers defeated the Athletics 5-3. (Photo by Brad Mangin/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Through 106 ballots, Tim Hudson has just 4.7% of the vote while Mark Buehrle has 12.3%. Why is there such a major difference between the two totals?

Let’s play a game where we compare two pitchers. Pitcher A posted a 222-133 record with a 3.49 ERA and a 1.239 WHiP, striking out 2080 batters with 917 walks in his 3126.