Phil Hughes vs. Ben Taylor — Career Comparison

Phil Hughes built a career as a starting pitcher and Ben Taylor as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Phil Hughes posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.52 and WHIP 1.324 compared to 5.4 and 1.543 for Ben Taylor. By the career numbers, Phil Hughes had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.