Porfi Altamirano vs. Phil Hughes — Career Comparison

Phil Hughes built a career as a starting pitcher and Porfi Altamirano as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Phil Hughes led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 204 vs 104), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 86), and run prevention (ERA+ 97 vs 86). Role difference aside, Phil Hughes holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.