Phil Hughes vs. Lefty Wallace — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Lefty Wallace posted a stronger line than Phil Hughes. Lefty Wallace posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.11 vs 4.52) and home runs allowed (0.56 per nine innings vs 1.33). By the career numbers, Lefty Wallace 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.