It's hard to believe that Tim Hudson, in his first year back from Tommy John surgery, threw more innings (228.2) than he had thrown in any year since 2003 (240.0). Can he repeat that feat? Will he once again be a work horse and an ace for the Atlanta Braves? This is your chance to tell us what you think his stats this season will look like.

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Tim Hudson's Baseball Reference comparable players by age (1000 equals most comparable). So many underrated pitchers, much like Tim himself. Nice to see Smoltz there.

Kevin Brown (933)
John Candelaria (929)
Andy Pettitte (917)
John Smoltz (912)
Bret Saberhagen (911)
Jimmy Key (911)
David Cone (910)
Don Newcombe (907)
Doug Drabek (899)
Bartolo Colon (899)

Tim Hudson trivia fact:  Despite arm injury, has pitched 5th-most innings since 2000; more than Roy Halladay.