Phil Hughes vs. Tom McCarthy — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Tom McCarthy posted a stronger line than Phil Hughes. Tom McCarthy posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.34 vs 4.52) and home runs allowed (0.18 per nine innings vs 1.33). By the career numbers, Tom McCarthy 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.