Phil Hughes vs. Chase Lee — Career Comparison

Phil Hughes built a career as a starting pitcher and Chase Lee as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chase Lee posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.1 and WHIP 1.125 compared to 4.52 and 1.324 for Phil Hughes. By the career numbers, Chase Lee had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.