Ryan Burr vs. Phil Hughes — Career Comparison

Phil Hughes built a career as a starting pitcher and Ryan Burr as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ryan Burr posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.02 and WHIP 1.350 compared to 4.52 and 1.324 for Phil Hughes. By the career numbers, Ryan Burr had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.