Preston Claiborne vs. Josh Sharpless — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Preston Claiborne posted a stronger line than Josh Sharpless. Preston Claiborne posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.05 vs 4.41) and WHIP (1.514 vs 1.653). By the career numbers, Preston Claiborne 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.