Phil Hughes vs. Bob Lee — Career Comparison

Phil Hughes built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Lee as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Lee posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.7 and WHIP 1.285 compared to 4.52 and 1.324 for Phil Hughes. By the career numbers, Bob Lee had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.