Phil Hughes vs. Ty Madden — Career Comparison

Phil Hughes built a career as a starting pitcher and Ty Madden as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ty Madden posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.3 and WHIP 1.435 compared to 4.52 and 1.324 for Phil Hughes. By the career numbers, Ty Madden had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.