On-Base Perception
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Phil Hughes' deceiving season
Photo credit: David Pokress
Phil Hughes is much better than you think. Really.
Hughes enters Thursday's start 15-12 with a 3.96 ERA and, sure, there are some ugly numbers that jump out at you: 33 home runs allowed (second in the majors); 12 losses; he's only lasted at least six innings in 17 of his 29 starts.
But it might be surprising to learn this: He's one of the Yankees' top starters.
- Hughes has given...
