Phil Hughes vs. Brian Meyer — Career Comparison

Phil Hughes built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Meyer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian Meyer posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.84 and WHIP 1.322 compared to 4.52 and 1.324 for Phil Hughes. By the career numbers, Brian Meyer had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.