Bernie Boland vs. Jack Sharrott — Career Comparison

Bernie Boland built a career as a starting pitcher and Jack Sharrott as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jack Sharrott posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.12 and WHIP 1.352 compared to 3.25 and 1.278 for Bernie Boland. By the career numbers, Jack Sharrott had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.