Phil Hughes vs. Von McDaniel — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Von McDaniel posted a stronger line than Phil Hughes. Von McDaniel posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.45 vs 4.52) and home runs allowed (0.71 per nine innings vs 1.33). By the career numbers, Von McDaniel 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.