Phil Hughes vs. Steel Arm Johnny Taylor — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Steel Arm Johnny Taylor posted a stronger line than Phil Hughes. Steel Arm Johnny Taylor posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.52 vs 4.52) and WHIP (1.234 vs 1.324). By the career numbers, Steel Arm Johnny Taylor 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.