Phil Hughes vs. Dixie Walker — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dixie Walker posted a stronger line than Phil Hughes. Dixie Walker posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.52 vs 4.52) and home runs allowed (0.11 per nine innings vs 1.33). By the career numbers, Dixie Walker 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.