Ernie Groth vs. Mickey Hughes — Career Comparison

Ernie Groth built a career as a starting pitcher and Mickey Hughes as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mickey Hughes posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.22 and WHIP 1.329 compared to 5.63 and 1.750 for Ernie Groth. By the career numbers, Mickey Hughes had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.