Mike Baumann vs. Phil Hughes — Career Comparison

Phil Hughes built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Baumann 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 83), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 87), and strikeout rate (K%+ 102 vs 92). Mike Baumann held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 91 vs 84). Role difference aside, Phil Hughes holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.