D. J. Houlton vs. Tommy Hughes — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Tommy Hughes posted a stronger line than D. J. Houlton. Tommy Hughes posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.92 vs 4.99) and home runs allowed (0.43 per nine innings vs 1.49). By the career numbers, Tommy Hughes 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.