Francisco Cruceta vs. Pedro Hernandez — Career Comparison

Pedro Hernandez built a career as a starting pitcher and Francisco Cruceta as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Pedro Hernandez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.33 and WHIP 1.884 compared to 7.96 and 2.077 for Francisco Cruceta. By the career numbers, Pedro Hernandez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.