David Hernandez vs. Charlie Osgood — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, David Hernandez and Charlie Osgood are fairly close on the surface numbers. Charlie Osgood posted stronger numbers in ERA (3 vs 4.12) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.22). David Hernandez had the advantage in WHIP (1.335 vs 1.667). By the career numbers, Charlie Osgood 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.