Rick Behenna vs. Sterling Sharp — Career Comparison

Rick Behenna built a career as a starting pitcher and Sterling Sharp as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rick Behenna posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.12 and WHIP 1.619 compared to 10.13 and 2.250 for Sterling Sharp. By the career numbers, Rick Behenna had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.