Phil Hughes vs. Bob Miller — Career Comparison

Phil Hughes built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Miller as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Phil Hughes led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 204 vs 94), strikeout rate (K%+ 102 vs 71), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 84). Bob Miller held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 88 vs 84). Role difference aside, Phil Hughes holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.