Phil Hughes vs. Sadie McMahon — Career Comparison

Phil Hughes built a career as a starting pitcher and Sadie McMahon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Sadie McMahon posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.51 and WHIP 1.394 compared to 4.52 and 1.324 for Phil Hughes. By the career numbers, Sadie McMahon had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.