Phil Hughes vs. Ed Warner — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ed Warner posted a stronger line than Phil Hughes. Ed Warner posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.6 vs 4.52) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.33). By the career numbers, Ed Warner 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.