Collin McHugh vs. Josh Outman — Career Comparison

Collin McHugh built a career as a starting pitcher and Josh Outman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Collin McHugh led in run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 91), strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 94), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 117 vs 100). Josh Outman held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 120 vs 119). Role difference aside, Collin McHugh holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.