Phil Hughes vs. David McKay — Career Comparison

Phil Hughes built a career as a starting pitcher and David McKay 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 6.21 and 1.560 for David McKay. By the career numbers, Phil Hughes had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.