Jack Cronin vs. Phil Hughes — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jack Cronin posted a stronger line than Phil Hughes. Jack Cronin posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.4 vs 4.52) and home runs allowed (0.27 per nine innings vs 1.33). By the career numbers, Jack Cronin 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.