Phil Hughes vs. John Morris — Career Comparison

Phil Hughes built a career as a starting pitcher and John Morris 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 123), strikeout rate (K%+ 102 vs 90), and run prevention (ERA+ 97 vs 92). John Morris held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 153 vs 84). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Phil Hughes.