Phil Hughes vs. Van Mungo — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Van Mungo posted a stronger line than Phil Hughes. Van Mungo posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.47 vs 4.52) and home runs allowed (0.38 per nine innings vs 1.33). By the career numbers, Van Mungo 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.