Hayden Birdsong vs. Phil Hughes — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Phil Hughes posted a stronger line than Hayden Birdsong. Phil Hughes posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.52 vs 4.77) and WHIP (1.324 vs 1.438). By the career numbers, Phil Hughes 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.