Gary Christenson vs. Josh Sharpless — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Gary Christenson and Josh Sharpless are fairly close on the surface numbers. Gary Christenson posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.571 vs 1.653) and home runs allowed (1.07 per nine innings vs 1.65). Josh Sharpless had the advantage in ERA (4.41 vs 4.71). By the career numbers, Gary Christenson had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.