Phil Hughes vs. Cristian Mena — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Phil Hughes posted a stronger line than Cristian Mena. Phil Hughes posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.52 vs 4.66) and home runs allowed (1.33 per nine innings vs 2.79). By the career numbers, Phil Hughes 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.