Phil Hughes vs. Chris Mabeus — Career Comparison

Phil Hughes built a career as a starting pitcher and Chris Mabeus as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Phil Hughes posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.52 and WHIP 1.324 compared to 21.6 and 4.200 for Chris Mabeus. By the career numbers, Phil Hughes had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.