David Hernandez vs. Sal Romano — Career Comparison

Sal Romano built a career as a starting pitcher and David Hernandez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. David Hernandez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.12 and WHIP 1.335 compared to 5.23 and 1.522 for Sal Romano. By the career numbers, David Hernandez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.