Phil Hughes vs. Chris Murphy — Career Comparison

Phil Hughes built a career as a starting pitcher and Chris Murphy as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chris Murphy posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.15 and WHIP 1.324 compared to 4.52 and 1.324 for Phil Hughes. By the career numbers, Chris Murphy had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.