Brian Bruney vs. Phil Hughes — Career Comparison

Phil Hughes built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Bruney 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 65), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 82), and run prevention (ERA+ 97 vs 87). Brian Bruney held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 107 vs 102). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Phil Hughes.