Phil Hughes vs. Bucky Walters — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bucky Walters posted a stronger line than Phil Hughes. Bucky Walters posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.3 vs 4.52) and home runs allowed (0.45 per nine innings vs 1.33). By the career numbers, Bucky Walters 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.