Dugan Darnell vs. Phil Hughes — Career Comparison

Phil Hughes built a career as a starting pitcher and Dugan Darnell as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dugan Darnell posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.86 and WHIP 1.457 compared to 4.52 and 1.324 for Phil Hughes. By the career numbers, Dugan Darnell had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.