Ernie Hickman vs. Rodrigo Lopez — Career Comparison

Rodrigo Lopez built a career as a starting pitcher and Ernie Hickman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ernie Hickman posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.52 and WHIP 1.515 compared to 4.82 and 1.442 for Rodrigo Lopez. By the career numbers, Ernie Hickman had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.