Phil Hughes vs. Ernie White — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ernie White posted a stronger line than Phil Hughes. Ernie White posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.78 vs 4.52) and WHIP (1.253 vs 1.324). By the career numbers, Ernie White 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.