Phil Hughes vs. Peter Lambert — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Phil Hughes posted a stronger line than Peter Lambert. Phil Hughes posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.52 vs 6.28) and WHIP (1.324 vs 1.629). By the career numbers, Phil 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.