Phil Hughes vs. Tom Lovett — Career Comparison

Phil Hughes built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Lovett as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tom Lovett posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.94 and WHIP 1.367 compared to 4.52 and 1.324 for Phil Hughes. By the career numbers, Tom Lovett had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.