Tom Hughes vs. Hank Webb — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Tom Hughes posted a stronger line than Hank Webb. Tom Hughes posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.56 vs 4.31) and WHIP (1.087 vs 1.509). By the career numbers, Tom Hughes 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.