Phil Hughes vs. Ted Lyons — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ted Lyons posted a stronger line than Phil Hughes. Ted Lyons posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.67 vs 4.52) and home runs allowed (0.48 per nine innings vs 1.33). By the career numbers, Ted Lyons 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.