Eric Ludwick vs. Ricky Pickett — Career Comparison

Eric Ludwick built a career as a starting pitcher and Ricky Pickett as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Eric Ludwick posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 8.35 and WHIP 2.018 compared to 81 and 10.500 for Ricky Pickett. By the career numbers, Eric Ludwick had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.