Phil Hughes vs. Alan Mills — Career Comparison

Phil Hughes built a career as a starting pitcher and Alan Mills 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 71), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 78), and strikeout rate (K%+ 102 vs 87). Alan Mills held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 97). Role difference aside, Phil Hughes holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.