Bill Bevens vs. Phil Hughes — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Bevens posted a stronger line than Phil Hughes. Bill Bevens posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.08 vs 4.52) and home runs allowed (0.56 per nine innings vs 1.33). By the career numbers, Bill Bevens had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.