Roy Crabb vs. Roberto Hernandez — Career Comparison

Roy Crabb built a career as a starting pitcher and Roberto Hernandez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Roy Crabb posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.29 and WHIP 1.442 compared to 3.45 and 1.416 for Roberto Hernandez. By the career numbers, Roy Crabb had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.