Phil Hughes vs. Turk Lown — Career Comparison

Phil Hughes built a career as a starting pitcher and Turk Lown as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Turk Lown posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.12 and WHIP 1.558 compared to 4.52 and 1.324 for Phil Hughes. By the career numbers, Turk Lown had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.