Jim Hickey vs. Bob Ojeda — Career Comparison

Bob Ojeda built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Hickey as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Ojeda posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.65 and WHIP 1.357 compared to 6.75 and 2.438 for Jim Hickey. By the career numbers, Bob Ojeda had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.